Youth Worker

Educato Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 120 - 130; Full time

Job summary

Educato Recruitment is looking for Youth Workers to support pupils within secondary SEMH settings across Greater Manchester.

This is a full-time, school-based opportunity intended for someone who can engage teenagers and help them develop confidence, resilience and practical skills.

We welcome applicants from youth work, mentoring, residential care or community projects who can set clear boundaries and maintain a positive, non-judgemental approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers or young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to think on your feet.
• Confidence setting boundaries and managing difficult situations.
• A positive, non-judgemental approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within secondary SEMH settings across Greater Manchester.
• Engage with young people to build confidence, relationships and life skills.
• Work in a school-based environment with ongoing recruitment team support.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication

Patience

Boundaries

Non-judgemental approach

Job description

Youth Worker

• Company: senploy
• Salary: £120 to £130 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: OL16 1LU
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 15 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Have you worked with young people outside of mainstream education and want to make a real difference in their day-to-day lives?

Educato Recruitment is looking for Youth Workers to support pupils within secondary SEMH settings across Greater Manchester.

This is an opportunity for someone who can engage young people who may have struggled in mainstream education, helping them develop confidence, positive relationships and the skills they need to move forward.

Your experience doesn't have to come from a school. We're keen to hear from people with backgrounds in youth work, mentoring, residential care, community projects or supporting young people with challenging circumstances.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with teenagers or young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, resilience and the ability to think on your feet
• Confidence setting boundaries and managing difficult situations
• A positive, non-judgemental approach to supporting young people

What Educato offers:

• Full-time and long-term school-based opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from an education recruitment team
• The opportunity to use your existing skills in a specialist educational setting