Youth Support Worker - Education Setting

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on shift

Weekly payments

Vetro contributed pension scheme

Holiday pay

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is recruiting a Youth Support Worker for Wirral education settings. The role focuses on supporting boys and girls aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing daily emotional and practical help while promoting resilience and independence.

The position offers a 12-week initial placement with potential for permanent employment, with a supportive school environment and opportunities across various social care settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in social care settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with students.
• Ability to respond calmly and promptly in crisis situations.
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to students.
• Motivate and empower students to build confidence and independence.
• Deliver support aligned with individual plans and keyworker requests.
• Collaborate with the school team to monitor wellbeing and progress.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Calm crisis response

Team collaboration

Job description

Youth Support Worker – Education Settings – Wirral

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives? We are seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to join an innovative school in Wirral, specialising in supporting boys and girls aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, aspirational environment that values development, resilience, and care.

Job Title: Youth Support Worker. Location: Wirral. Salary: £15 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent, Full-Time.

This Youth Support Worker role in Wirral offers an initial 12-week temporary placement with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position. The school provides a supportive, specialist day provision with a strong emphasis on fostering independence and emotional resilience among its students.

Key Duties

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people
• Motivate and empower students to gain confidence and independence
• Deliver support and advice aligned with individual support plans and keyworker requests
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to ensure the wellbeing and progress of students

Requirements

• Proven experience of at least 6 months working with children or within a similar social care environment
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to engage and connect with young people effectively
• Understanding of trauma, and the impacts of homelessness, domestic abuse, and mental health difficulties
• Ability to respond calmly and promptly to crisis situations
• Emotional resilience, empathy, and a caring attitude
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Benefits & Development Opportunities

• Competitive rates of pay, with weekly payments and no payroll charges
• Free meals while on shift
• Opportunities to work across various social care and healthcare settings
• Support via our Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift management
• Recognition as a dedicated agency worker with monthly prizes and quarterly cash draws
• 24-hour registration process; register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay, either paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Vetro contributed pension scheme

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? If this position aligns with your experience and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.

Vetro Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.