Youth Support Worker

Axcis Education Recruitment; Hinton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Youth Support Worker for a specialist provision near Berkeley, Gloucestershire, to start this coming September. The setting supports 15 children with SEND, across two cohorts, aged 2–19, with a Tue–Fri pattern and a strong holistic approach to learning through play.

The role is temporary for the academic year with potential for a permanent contract. A enhanced DBS certificate is required or in progress; owning transport is preferred due to the remote

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified for the position and prepared to attend a face to face interview.
• Must have an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children aged 2‑19 in a specialist provision, across two cohorts.
• Engage children in learning through play with activities like baking, gardening and sports.
• Work Tue–Fri for the full academic year, with potential for permanent contract for the right candidate.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Own transport

Job description

Axcis are pleased to be working with a specialist provision near Berkeley, Gloucestershire, who are looking for a Youth Support Worker to join their team starting this coming September. The setting currently caters for 15 children split across two cohorts – approx. 7 in each, one taking place on a Tuesday and Wednesday, the other on a Thursday and Friday and the children have SEND needs and disabilities ranging from Autism to SEMH to Global delay and can also display varying levels of challenging behaviour. The ages of the children vary from 2‑19 and the cohorts are split with their needs as supposed to age. The setting is currently looking for someone to work Tuesday to Friday (They are closed on Mondays) on a long term basis for the full academic year from Tuesday 31st August, with a high likelihood for the right candidate being offered a permanent contract should they be the right fit for the provision. This already well established and sought after school currently have a waiting list of children to start but need to ensure the right number of the best staff is in place first before they can expand further. This wonderful setting uses a very holistic approach to support, they do a lot of baking, gardening and sports with the children and find the engaging activities a great way to learn through play! The pay for this role varies between £14.25 – £16.50 per hour dependant on candidates prior experience and due to the remote location of the setting, you will need to have access to your own transport. You must also either have your own enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain a new one also.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Suzie Sage

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2006