Youth Worker - Behaviour School setting

TN United Kingdom; Leyland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Youth Worker to join a supportive school environment in Leyland. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of secondary pupils facing challenges in mainstream education. With a focus on social, emotional, and mental health, you will work closely with students, providing both classroom support and engaging extracurricular activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth work or similar fields and a commitment to safeguarding. Join a team that values resilience and positive behavior management while enjoying the potential for a permanent position after a temporary start.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £150 shopping vouchers

Commitment to safeguarding

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Background in care, coaching, or youth work is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Facilitate classroom work and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Experience working with children

Background in care or youth work

Driving license

Job description

Job Title: Youth Worker - Behaviour School Setting, Leyland

Client: Axcis Education Recruitment

Location: Leyland, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e0b461880a21

Job Views: 13

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Axcis Education is seeking a youth worker interested in moving into a school setting to work at an alternative provision in Leyland. This is a full-time role starting in September 2024, with potential to start earlier if suitable. The working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, either as a 1-1 or in small groups. The position is temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent after a set number of weeks on supply. The school caters to secondary pupils who cannot stay in mainstream education, many with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as other SEND needs like autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. The environment may include challenging behaviors, though these are rare due to the school's focus on behavior management. The day typically involves classroom work in the morning and extracurricular activities in the afternoon. Requirements: - Experience working with SEMH needs or similar. - Experience working with children or young adults. - Backgrounds in care, residential work, coaching, or youth work are encouraged. - Preferably a driver with access to a vehicle. - An enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply for one. Interested candidates should contact John Boddington at 01772 540 740, Ext: 3005, and apply online. Additional info: - Referral bonus of £150 shopping vouchers. - Equal opportunities employer. - Commitment to safeguarding children and young people. - Mandatory DBS and compliance checks. - Salary depends on skills and experience.