Youth Worker - Kidlington

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

Job summary

Academics in Kidlington is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support students aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs. You will help develop confidence, resilience and life skills, delivering both individual and group support.

The role requires patience, calmness, excellent communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing and positive behaviours in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and understanding.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to stay professional in challenging situations.
• Understanding that each young person is an individual and may need a different approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of 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 experiencing anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Participate in activities that promote communication, social skills, confidence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Youth Worker - Kidlington

An AMAZING specialist school in Kidlington are looking for a Youth Worker to join them on a full time basis, to start ASAP.

About the School

A specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4-16 years.

Their pupils have a range of additional and co-existing needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD
• Behavioural and emotional needs
• Vulnerability and complex individual circumstances

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join our dedicated team.As a Youth Worker, you will:

• 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 appropriate coping strategies.
• Support pupils who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation 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.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, calm and understanding.
• Has excellent communication and listening skills.
• Can remain calm and professional when faced with challenging situations.
• Understands that every young person is an individual and may need a different approach.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Key Information

• Youth Worker role
• Kidlington based School
• £90 - £105 per day
• Full time
• ASAP Start Youth Worker - Kidington - ASAP Start - Full Time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy