Outreach Worker

Prospero Teaching; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking an Outreach Driver in Wythenshawe, England, to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role includes transporting students and providing community support. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have experience with young people, ideally those with behavioural needs. Competitive rates and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience working with young people, especially those with SEMH needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to educational settings and outreach activities.
• Support students in the community under structured work plans.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff and outreach coordinators.
• Follow safeguarding and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calmness

Patience

Lone-working confidence

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a reliable and compassionate Outreach Driver to support a specialist SEMH provision in Wythenshawe (M22), working with students aged 11-16 who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This is a unique and rewarding role that combines transportation, community outreach, and student support.

Role Overview

• Transporting students to and from educational settings and outreach activities
• Supporting students in the community under set work plans
• Building positive relationships and promoting engagement
• Working closely with teaching staff and outreach coordinators
• Ensuring safeguarding and safety protocols are followed at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Calm, patient and confident in lone-working situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

Requirements

• Comfortable driving your own car (mileage reimbursed)
• Able to follow structured plans and report back to staff
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Willingness to undergo relevant training

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support from Prospero Teaching
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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