School Youth Worker

Vision for Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a dedicated School Youth Worker to support young people in Trafford aged 11 to 16 in an SEMH school. The ideal candidate should be resilient and have experience working with young offenders and those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues. This full-time, temporary role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people aged 11 to 16.
• Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in an SEMH school environment.
• Guide students in their social and emotional development.
• Help students access education and improve their prospects.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for supporting young people

Experience with young offenders and SEMH issues

Job description

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School Youth Worker (full time, temporary)
Trafford
£444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2025

The School and Role
We are looking for a dedicated School Youth Worker based in Trafford to support young people aged between 11 and 16 who are receiving their education in an SEMH school environment. The School Youth Worker role is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support young people to access education and leave school with the best possible prospects. You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.

Requirements
The desired School Youth Worker will:

• Be resilient
• Have a passion to change young people's lives for the better
• Have relevant experience working with young offenders, young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues

What we offer
As a School Youth Worker and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.