Youth Engagement & Inclusion Facilitator (Construction NEET)

Hopwood Hall College; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College is seeking an Youth Engagement and Inclusion Worker to support NEET re-engagement in a construction-based programme. You will build relationships, act as a trusted adult and assist with motivation, trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding.

You will work with learners aged 14-25, support attendance and transitions, and collaborate with tutors to deliver inclusive learning and practical tasks in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Menta health first aid or wellbeing related training.
• Experience of working with vulnerable or disengaged young people aged 14-25.
• Strong youth work, mentoring or engagement background.
• Ability to build trust quickly with young people with complex needs.
• Calm, resilient and reflective approach to behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Experience of safeguarding officer or deputy roles.
• Experience working with NEET learners or post 16 re engagement provision.
• Understanding of SEND or trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with learners through daily contact and consistent presence.
• Act as a key trusted adult for learners across all stages of the programme.
• Support re engagement, motivation and confidence building for young people with complex barriers.
• Use trauma informed, restorative approaches to manage behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support learners through anxiety, low mood and moments of disengagement.
• Promote positive routines, punctuality and readiness for learning.
• Act as safeguarding practitioner within the programme and identify concerns early.
• Record, report and elevate safeguarding concerns in line with policies.
• Liaise with safeguarding leads and external agencies as required.
• Carry out daily informal welfare checks and support a safe learning environment.
• Support learners to access mental health or wellbeing services.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding and wellbeing records.
• Provide informal learning support during construction sessions, working alongside the tutor.
• Help learners understand instructions and stay on task.
• Support learners with additional needs to access practical activities safely.
• Encourage development of communication, teamwork and confidence.
• Support applied English, maths or digital tasks in context.
• Promote inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality.
• Follow up non-attendance on the same day.
• Support learners to build routines during engagement.
• Contribute to individual support plans when engagement or behaviour becomes a concern.
• Maintain records of engagement and progress.

Skills

Youth work experience

Mentoring background

Engagement skills

Trauma-informed practice

Calm, reflective in behavior

Education

Recognised youth work qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email software

Job description

Hopwood Hall College is seeking an Youth Engagement and Inclusion Worker to support NEET re-engagement in a construction-based programme. You will build relationships, act as a trusted adult and assist with motivation, trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding.

You will work with learners aged 14-25, support attendance and transitions, and collaborate with tutors to deliver inclusive learning and practical tasks in a safe environment.