Youth engagement worker.

Rivers Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in therapeutic roles is seeking a Youth Engagement Worker to support young individuals aged 11-18 in a residential setting. The role focuses on providing therapeutic support and promoting independence among children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Candidates should possess qualifications relevant to psychology or health and be willing to work shifts including weekends. A caring nature and full UK driving license are essential. Join a dedicated team and help make a positive impact!

Benefits

Opportunities for progression and growth

Onsite clinical team

Outcome-focused service

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in emotional and behavioral difficulties, social and emotional mental health.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 11-18 in a residential setting.
• Provide therapeutic support to children with emotional difficulties.
• Maintain a proactive approach to support young people's progress.
• Engage with young people to facilitate positive outcomes.

Skills

Caring nature

Experience in EBD

Ability to build rapport

Emotional resilience

Education

Qualifications in Psychology, Health and Social Care, Criminology, or Teaching

Job description

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Join Our Therapeutic Community as a Youth Engagement Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? Do you want to be part of a company that prioritizes children’s needs and uses skilled therapeutic interventions to help them achieve positive outcomes?

Join our dedicated team, which includes therapeutic workers, a multidisciplinary team, and a clinical team working at our therapeutic community with an onsite school and clinical support. We utilize approaches such as Psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, Schema-focused therapy, and life story work to promote healing from trauma, build confidence, and self-esteem, helping children believe in themselves and realize their potential.

Our goal is to support young people aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs to recover from trauma within a therapeutic community setting. You will collaborate with clinical and education teams to inspire and empower young people to move forward positively and rebuild their self-esteem and confidence.

This role requires working shifts from Monday to Sunday, with every other weekend off.

Benefits of working as a Youth Engagement Worker:

1. Outcome-focused service with a proven track record
2. Providing therapeutic support
3. Onsite clinical team
4. Opportunities for progression and growth
5. Work within a team led by a forensic psychologist to deliver therapeutic care

Job Responsibilities:

1. Support young people aged 11-18 in a residential setting, assisting with daily activities
2. Provide therapeutic support to children with emotional and behavioral difficulties and promote independence
3. Maintain a positive and proactive approach to supporting young people's progress
4. Engage with young people in the community and residential settings to facilitate positive outcomes
5. Offer emotional support and demonstrate emotional resilience
6. Understand safeguarding processes and ensure compliance
7. Keep records and contribute to care plans
8. Focus on achieving positive outcomes for the young people
9. De-escalate challenging behaviors
10. Work effectively as part of a team

Key Requirements and Skills:

1. A caring nature and willingness to support vulnerable individuals
2. Experience or interest in EBD, SEMH, sexualized behavior, and mental health
3. Qualifications in Psychology, Health and Social Care, Criminology, or Teaching
4. Ability to build rapport with diverse individuals
5. Full UK Driving License
6. Willingness to work shifts including weekends
7. Over 21 years of age