Youth Worker

The Supply Register Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. in Tees Valley is seeking a Youth Worker & Student Engagement Officer to support student wellbeing and boost participation across college spaces. You will lead activities, act as a visible contact, and help gather feedback to enhance the student experience.

You will coordinate engagement events and liaise with external organisations for workshops, promoting inclusive, positive student engagement. A Level 2 qualification and DBS certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Mentoring, Counselling or related discipline.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Experience with young people in education, community, youth work, or support setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships.
• Proactive and organised with ability to work independently.
• Experience planning activities, events or student engagement initiatives is advantageous.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people and enhancing their educational experience.
• Enhanced DBS certificate already in place (essential).

Responsibilities

• Act as a visible point of contact for students and provide support and signposting.
• Support communication between students and staff, acting as the eyes and ears of the college community.
• Plan and deliver student-focused activities and engagement events.
• Coordinate initiatives such as CRA Week, Be the Change campaigns, and seasonal events.
• Encourage student voice and gather feedback to shape the student experience.
• Liaise with external organisations and professionals to arrange workshops and enrichment opportunities.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and positive student engagement across the college.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to team planning through the student engagement calendar.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Youth Work/related

Job description

As a Youth Worker & Student Engagement Officer, you will act as a key link between students and college staff, supporting student wellbeing, promoting engagement, and helping to create a positive college experience.

Working within the college's student and youth spaces, you will take the lead in organising activities, events, and initiatives that encourage student participation and development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a visible point of contact for students, providing support and signposting where required.
• Supporting communication between students and staff, acting as the "eyes and ears" of the college community.
• Planning and delivering student-focused activities and engagement events.
• Coordinating initiatives such as Connect Reflect Achieve (CRA) Week, Be the Change campaigns, and seasonal events.
• Encouraging student voice and gathering feedback to help shape the student experience.
• Liaising with external organisations and professionals to arrange workshops and enrichment opportunities.
• Supporting the promotion of wellbeing, inclusion, and positive student engagement across the college.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to team planning through the student engagement calendar.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 2 qualification in an area such as Youth Work, Mentoring, Counselling, or a related discipline.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational, community, youth work, or support setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to work independently.
• Experience planning activities, events, or student engagement initiatives would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and enhancing their educational experience.
• An enhanced DBS certificate already in place (essential, no risk assessment option available).

Safeguarding Statement

The Supply Register and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks. Due to the nature of this role, candidates must already hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate.