Outreach worker

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Worker for a vibrant SEN school in Leigh, Wigan. This role is vital for supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, while also engaging with the community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with students and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with social, emotional, and mental health issues.
• Ability to collaborate with social services and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health issues.
• Liaise with parents about student attendance and absences.
• Apply behaviour management techniques to facilitate engagement.

Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Communication Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Enhanced Child DBS Certificate

Full UK Driving License

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Outreach Worker - SEN School in Leigh, Wigan

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for an Outreach Worker in a lively and supportive SEN school in Leigh, Wigan. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues, as well as engaging with the community.

Responsibilities include:

1. Taking attendance in the mornings and liaising with parents about absences.
2. Providing support work in the community.
3. Collaborating with social services and other agencies to support young people.
4. Applying behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies to manage behaviour and facilitate engagement with the curriculum.
5. Referring to individual education and health care plans (EHCPs) for each young person.

Requirements:

• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a personal vehicle, with willingness to obtain business insurance.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.
• Must have an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide two professional references related to child work.

Contract Details:

• Location: Leigh, Wigan
• Position: Outreach Worker
• Type of work: Outreach work in the community
• Start date: May 2024