Youth Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in further education seeks a dedicated Youth Support Worker to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. In this vital role, you will provide support and intervention to young individuals, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years' experience working with youth and have personal insights to connect with them effectively. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity and is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all students. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the community and help shape the future of young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience supporting young people.
• Personal lived experience preferred for better understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and intervention to at-risk students.
• Help students develop resilience against external factors.

Skills

Youth Support

Intervention Strategies

Resilience Building

Education

Experience with Young People (16-25)

Job description

Youth Support Worker – Term time only

£27,627.70 - £32,511.91 per annum

Dudley College of Technology is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands. With a Large estate centred on the Dudley and Brierley Hill Learning Quarters, it provides inspirational facilities, in which students can access world-leading technology at the forefront of Further Education. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in 2023, success rates for learners, across all programmes, are on or significantly above national benchmarks.

We are looking to recruit a Youth Support Worker to provide support and intervention to students who may be at risk of being drawn into criminal activity outside of college to remain on their programme and develop their resilience to external factors.

The successful applicant will have had a minimum of two years previous experience of supporting young people (16-25) and ideally their own lived, personal experience to enable them to really understand and relate to these young people.

To apply please visit dudleycol.ac.uk/our-college/jobs

Closing date – 22^nd May 2025

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley College of Technology is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.