Aspiring Youth Worker

Harmonia Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker in Crawley. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with children aged 6-18 who have ADHD and/or Autism. You will support their creative and academic development while building meaningful relationships. The position provides excellent training and development opportunities, making it a perfect starting point for a fulfilling career in youth work. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess resilience, empathy, and creativity, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Excellent training and development opportunities

Term time working hours

Experience to further your career

Qualifications

• Good academic background with GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Eligibility to work with children and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support creative and safe play with children.
• Help children complete academic tasks.
• Work with teachers to prepare activities.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - May 2025

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work?

A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

As An Aspiring Youth Worker, You Will Benefit From

• A competitive rate of pay
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
• Term time working hours
• Excellent experience to further your career
  
  

Key Responsibilities Of An Aspiring Youth Worker

• Supporting creative and safe play with the children
• Helping the children with completing academic tasks
• Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
• Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams
  
  

Key Requirements Of An Aspiring Youth Worker

• Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
• A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
• A minimum of grade A -C in GCSE Maths and English
  
  

Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information