Youth Worker

Youth Worker - Full-Time Role
Location: Levenshulme, Greater Manchester
Start Date: October
Salary: £419.25 - £500 per week
Agency: Teaching Personnel

An Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join their team on a full-time basis. This role will begin in October and run until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become a permanent position based on performance. The school is looking for someone passionate about supporting young people in both their personal and academic development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Support: Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, particularly those facing challenges in their school life. Help them overcome barriers to learning, improve their attendance, and engage more positively with school.
• Mentoring and Guidance: Act as a positive role model and mentor, offering students guidance on managing personal challenges, building self-esteem, and developing resilience.
• Social and Emotional Development: Work closely with students to support their social and emotional development. Help students develop positive relationships with peers, manage their emotions, and cope with stressful situations.
• Behavioral Support: Collaborate with staff to support positive behavior in and outside the classroom. Implement strategies to manage and improve challenging behaviors, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
• Interventions: Design and deliver targeted intervention programs focused on key areas such as self-esteem, anger management, and social skills.
• Liaison with Parents and Carers: Communicate regularly with parents and carers, keeping them informed of students' progress and working together to support their development.
• Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure that the needs of students are met. Share insights into students' progress and help staff implement strategies to better engage students.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track the progress of students you are working with, ensuring that you can report on their behavior and development to other staff members and parents.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience Working with Young People: Previous experience in a youth work, mentoring, or similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Empathy and Patience: A compassionate and supportive approach to working with young people, especially those facing personal or behavioral challenges.
• Behavior Management: An understanding of effective strategies for managing challenging behavior and promoting positive social interactions.
• Commitment to Student Wellbeing: A genuine passion for helping young people succeed both academically and personally.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, including teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in youth work or a similar field who are looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. The role also provides valuable experience for those considering a career in education, social work, or youth services.

To apply for this position, please contact Teaching Personnel. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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.
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