Immediate-Start Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker

Academics; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Wokingham is seeking a Youth Worker to support KS2, KS3 and KS4 students within an alternative provision. You will help improve social skills, emotional wellbeing and mental health for young people aged 8 to 16 who experience anxiety, trauma or learning difficulties.

The position involves building relationships with students, using de-escalation techniques, positive reinforcement and restorative practice, with a focus on empowering young people to make positive life choices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting youth with social or mental health needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Willingness to work with diverse learners in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional and mental health support to students.
• Assist in de-escalation and restorative practices.
• Shadow psychologists and therapists to learn best practices.

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Academics in Wokingham is seeking a Youth Worker to support KS2, KS3 and KS4 students within an alternative provision. You will help improve social skills, emotional wellbeing and mental health for young people aged 8 to 16 who experience anxiety, trauma or learning difficulties.

The position involves building relationships with students, using de-escalation techniques, positive reinforcement and restorative practice, with a focus on empowering young people to make positive life choices.