Youth worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support young people with additional needs. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about fostering personal and academic growth in children. The ideal candidate will have experience in youth work or related fields, and be able to approach challenges with creativity and empathy. Join a supportive school environment that prioritizes the development of each child's potential, and enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their lives. If you are eager to contribute positively to the community and help shape the future of young people, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for leadership development

Qualifications

• Experience in youth groups, sports coaching, or care sector is beneficial.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an up-to-date DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning or behavioral needs.
• Work closely with staff and parents to inspire and motivate students.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Calmness under pressure

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work or education

Job description

A fantastic school in Barking & Dagenham are looking to appoint a Youth Worker to support pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs.

This role will suit a candidate who understands challenges that young people face today and is passionate about contributing to the personal and academic development of every child.

Your experience does not necessarily need to be in a school environment, but rather working or volunteering in youth groups, sports coaching, after school clubs or the care sector to name a few!

Full time and part time positions available

The successful applicant will:

• Deal with situations calmly and sensitively
• Be creative and ‘think outside of the box’ in their approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Care deeply about pupils' academic, emotional, and personal development and have empathy for their individual circumstances
• Have a supportive and encouraging attitude, to inspire trust and to motivate students
• Be confident in working closely with other staff and parents to bring about positive change for each child
• Be able to use their initiative in meeting the needs of the student, depending on their individual communication and learning skills

The school:

• Prides itself on having a carefully planned curriculum
• Offers a supportive and encouraging ethos, to allow you to develop at your own pace
• Offers an environment where the potential of each child is at the heart of everything they do
• Allows opportunities for you to practice your leadership and/or creative skills
• Close to public transport links

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, as well as possessing an up-to-date DBS or be willing to apply for one through Protocol Education.

If you have experience working with children or young adults with special education needs, and are interested in making a positive contribution to the lives of young people, please send your CV to [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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