SEMH Youth Worker: Outreach & School Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Colchester is seeking a Youth Worker for an Alternative Provision role starting in January. This full-time position involves both outreach and school-based activities aimed at supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate should have experience working with young people with SEMH needs and possess qualities like resilience and patience. The role offers ongoing training and the opportunity for permanent employment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity for the role to become permanent

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils who present challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Must be suitably qualified for the role and ready for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in both outreach and school settings.
• Work with a structured support programme to help students achieve their potential.
• Collaborate in a positive team environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs

Ability to support challenging behaviour

Resilience

Patience

Passion for making a difference

Job description

An educational recruitment agency in Colchester is seeking a Youth Worker for an Alternative Provision role starting in January. This full-time position involves both outreach and school-based activities aimed at supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate should have experience working with young people with SEMH needs and possess qualities like resilience and patience. The role offers ongoing training and the opportunity for permanent employment.