Youth Worker

Youth Worker – Full-Time Role
Location: Levenshulme
Contract: Full-time, starting after Easter until the end of the academic year
Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to join a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Levenshulme. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting young people’s well-being, personal development, and academic progress. It provides valuable experience for those interested in careers in education, social work, counselling, or youth engagement.

The Role:

As a Youth Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students who may face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to provide targeted interventions, mentoring, and guidance to help students overcome barriers to their education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one mentoring and small-group support to students who may require additional emotional, social, or behavioural guidance.
• Supporting students in developing confidence, resilience, and positive decision-making skills.
• Assisting with behaviour management strategies and helping to create a structured, supportive learning environment.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for students who may need support with personal or academic challenges.
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to implement effective support plans for students.
• Helping to de-escalate situations where students may be experiencing distress or frustration.
• Encouraging students to engage positively with school life, their studies, and extracurricular activities.
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) or those at risk of exclusion.
• Promoting safeguarding and well-being in line with school policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in a mentoring, youth work, or pastoral support capacity.
• Is empathetic, patient, and passionate about making a difference in students' lives.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is confident in supporting students in both one-to-one and group settings.
• Can remain calm and proactive in challenging situations.
• Has knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies (training will be provided).
• Holds a relevant qualification in youth work, psychology, social work, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ well-being and education.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel.
• The potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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