Youth Worker

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education recherche des Youth Workers dévoués à rejoindre des écoles secondaires à York, North Yorkshire. Dans ce rôle, vous soutiendrez des élèves avec des besoins d'apprentissage variés, développant des activités qui favorisent leurs compétences sociales et leur bien-être émotionnel. Les candidats doivent avoir une forte compréhension des besoins éducatifs spéciaux et une expérience pertinente dans le soutien émotionnel des jeunes.

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en tant que Youth Worker ou dans un rôle similaire.
• Connaissance des besoins éducatifs spéciaux telles que l'autisme, le TDAH et la SEMH.
• Détenir un Enhanced Child Only DBS inscrit au service de mise à jour.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les étudiants en groupe ou en individuel avec des interventions planifiées.
• Faciliter des activités de groupe et des ateliers encourageant les compétences sociales.
• Collaborer avec le SENCO pour atteindre les objectifs des EHCP.

Skills

Empathie

Patience

Compréhension des besoins éducatifs spéciaux

Education

Qualifications en travail de jeunesse, travail social, éducation ou domaine connexe

Tools

Techniques de gestion du comportement

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Youth Worker
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £83 - £100 per day

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join a Client Secondary Schools in York, North Yorkshire. As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to students with diverse learning needs.

Youth Worker Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Youth Worker or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and experience working with students with diverse learning needs such as Autism, ADHD and SEMH.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support the well-being and development of young people.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies for supporting students with SEN, such as Team Teach, MAPPA or NAPPI. Level 2 Team Teach Training can be provided throughout the summer holidays.
• Relevant qualifications in youth work, social work, education, or a related field.
• Have an Enhanced Child Only DBS registered to the update service, or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

Youth Worker Responsibilities:

• Assisting students in on a 1:1 and small group basis, delivering pre-planned interventions.
• Planning and facilitating group activities and workshops that promote social skills, emotional well-being, and independence.
• Working in partnership with the SENCO to work towards achieving EHCP outcomes.
• Offering emotional support and guidance to students experiencing difficulties or distress.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians, providing updates on student progress, and involving them in decision-making processes.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and develop individualised support plans.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Youth Worker in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online.