Youth Worker

Job Advertisement: Youth Worker

Teaching Personnel is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Chorlton. This is a full-time position starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent depending on performance.

About the Role:
As a Youth Worker, you will provide vital support to students, helping them overcome personal, social, and emotional challenges to thrive both academically and personally. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and students to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages positive behavior, engagement, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students on a one-to-one and group basis, addressing barriers to learning such as emotional well-being, behavior, and social skills.
• Develop and deliver tailored interventions that focus on personal development, self-esteem, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to create individualized plans for students requiring additional support.
• Foster positive relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model.
• Support classroom activities by managing behavior and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing regular updates to staff and contributing to support plans.
• Assist in the development and delivery of extracurricular activities that promote teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence.
• Work with families, external agencies, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support.

This role provides a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their potential.

What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people in a school, youth work, or community setting.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships.
• Be empathetic, patient, and proactive in addressing challenges faced by young people.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Show a commitment to promoting inclusion, equality, and positive behavior.
• Be available full-time from January through to the end of the academic year.

A background in youth work, counseling, social work, or education is highly desirable. Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in a related field or youth work certification, would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay ranging from £419.25 to £500, facilitated by Teaching Personnel.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment committed to professional development and student success.
• The opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team to positively impact young people’s lives.
• Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and suitability.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Start Date: January 2024
Location: Chorlton
Contract Type: Full-time (Temporary to Potential Permanent)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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