Secondary School Youth Worker — Wellbeing & Mentoring

Vision for Education Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive daily rates

Diverse schools

Long-term, short-term placements

Training & development

Support from a consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic Youth Workers to support students across secondary schools in Stafford. This role offers flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent school-based role.

You will help with wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, building positive relationships with young people and mentoring alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams. Salary is dependent on experience with competitive daily rates; DBS may be required, and you

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in youth work, mentoring, support, coaching, or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust.
• Ability to motivate and support diverse learners and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to help students achieve their potential.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies throughout the school day.
• Work with students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Youth work experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Motivating young people

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic Youth Workers to support students across secondary schools in Stafford. This role offers flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent school-based role.

You will help with wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, building positive relationships with young people and mentoring alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams. Salary is dependent on experience with competitive daily rates; DBS may be required, and you