Youth Worker: Empower Students (SEMH/ASD) - Full-Time

Academics; Wytham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Youth Worker for a full-time role at a specialist school in Kidlington to start ASAP. You will support children and young people aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs, helping them develop emotional and social skills.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, follow individual support plans, promote wellbeing, and encourage confidence and independence. Salary £90-£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and understanding requirements.
• Excellent communication and listening skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their emotional, social and behavioural development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Provide individual and group support based on each young person's needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop coping strategies.
• Support pupils who may experience anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Take part in activities that promote communication, social skills, confidence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Academics is seeking a Youth Worker for a full-time role at a specialist school in Kidlington to start ASAP. You will support children and young people aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs, helping them develop emotional and social skills.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, follow individual support plans, promote wellbeing, and encourage confidence and independence. Salary £90-£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.