Youth Assistant Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Youth Support Worker for a leading school in Wirral. The role focuses on supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a dynamic environment.

You will join a team dedicated to well-being, with ongoing training and development, and a pathway to permanent employment after the temporary period. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in social care, education, or care settings (minimum 6 months).
• Strong relationship-building and trauma-informed understanding.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to students.
• Motivating and empowering young people to gain independence.
• Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students to foster engagement.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to promote student well-being.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Resilience

Job description

Job Title: Youth Support Worker

Location: Wirral, Merseyside, UK

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

Job Description:

Our client, a leading independent school in Wirral, is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties within a dynamic and innovative environment. The position initially starts as a temporary role with the potential to become permanent after 12 weeks, providing a valuable pathway into long-term employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to students.
• Motivating and empowering young people to gain independence.
• Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students to foster engagement.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to promote student well-being.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or young people in social care, education, or care settings (minimum 6 months).
• Strong relationship-building skills and understanding of trauma, domestic abuse, and mental health issues.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25, with weekly pay and regular pay reviews.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Access to a mobile booking app for shift management.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and other employee benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.