Youth Worker - Maidenhead

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

Job summary

Academics in Maidenhead is seeking a Youth Worker for a full-time position starting ASAP. You will support students aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and other behavioural needs, helping them build confidence, independence and essential life skills.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to pupils' wider development while safeguarding their welfare. The role is based at a Maidenhead school with a focus on wellbeing and social growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Job description

Youth Worker - Maidenhead

An AMAZING specialist school 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
• Maidenhead based School
• 90 - 105 per day
• Full time
• ASAP Start

Youth Worker - Maidenhead - 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.