Youth Worker - SEMH

Axcis Education Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Colchester is seeking a Youth Worker for an Alternative Provision role starting in January. This full-time position involves both outreach and school-based activities aimed at supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate should have experience working with young people with SEMH needs and possess qualities like resilience and patience. The role offers ongoing training and the opportunity for permanent employment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity for the role to become permanent

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils who present challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Must be suitably qualified for the role and ready for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in both outreach and school settings.
• Work with a structured support programme to help students achieve their potential.
• Collaborate in a positive team environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs

Ability to support challenging behaviour

Resilience

Patience

Passion for making a difference

Job description

You are invited to apply for a Youth Worker – Alternative Provision (SEMH) role based in Colchester. This full‑time position works on both an outreach and school‑based basis, starting in January. The role supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those who display challenging behaviour. Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs is essential, and experience supporting pupils who present challenging behaviour or who may be difficult to engage is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support students with SEMH needs in both an outreach and school‑based setting, including those who display challenging behaviour. Work with a structured support programme to help students achieve their full potential and work in a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs (essential)
• Experience supporting pupils who present challenging behaviour or who may be difficult to engage (highly desirable)
• Resilient, patient and passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives
• Must be suitably qualified for the role and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview

Benefits & Offer

• Full‑time position starting in January
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent
• Temporary position, unless otherwise stated

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Contact: Molly Farrelly
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