Youth Worker - Secondary Schools In Stafford

Vision for Education Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive daily rates

Diverse schools

Long-term, short-term placements

Training & development

Support from a consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic Youth Workers to support students across secondary schools in Stafford. This role offers flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent school-based role.

You will help with wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, building positive relationships with young people and mentoring alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams. Salary is dependent on experience with competitive daily rates; DBS may be required, and you

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in youth work, mentoring, support, coaching, or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust.
• Ability to motivate and support diverse learners and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to help students achieve their potential.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies throughout the school day.
• Work with students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Youth work experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Motivating young people

Job description

Are you a passionate Youth Worker looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in a secondary school setting? Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work supporting students across schools in Stafford?

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Workers to work in a range of welcoming secondary schools across Stafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your existing skills to support students' wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development while gaining valuable experience within education.

About the Role

This role is ideal for experienced Youth Workers looking to transfer their skills into education or those seeking flexible work that fits around existing commitments.

As a Youth Worker, you will:

• Support students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to help students achieve their potential.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies throughout the school day.
• Work with students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Your experience in youth work will equip you with many of the skills schools value, including excellent communication, resilience, relationship building, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate and inspire young people.

About the School

Vision for Education works in partnership with a wide range of supportive secondary schools across Stafford and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent school-based role, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Stafford and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your journey.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in a youth work, mentoring, support, coaching, or community setting.
• Confidence supporting young people from a range of backgrounds and with varying needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence.
• A professional, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, and qualifications. The minimum requirement for this position is previous experience working with children or young people.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of children and young people. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee, you will receive: