Aspiring Youth Worker

Academics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school in Scotland is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to support children aged 6-18 with ADHD and Autism. The role involves creative engagement, assisting with academic tasks, and collaborating with teachers and staff. Applicants should have a proven academic background and essential skills such as empathy and creativity. This position offers competitive pay and excellent training opportunities, perfect for those looking to progress their career in youth work.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Excellent training and development opportunities

Term time working hours

Excellent experience to further your career

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list).
• A DBS check can be supported.
• Good academic background.

Responsibilities

• Support creative and safe play with the children.
• Help the children with completing academic tasks.
• Work with the teacher to prepare and execute activities.
• Liaise with other staff members across teams.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Resilience

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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