Youth Workers

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated youth workers to provide essential support to pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. This full-time role involves working closely with students, promoting positive behaviours, and ensuring their holistic development. With a competitive hourly rate and the potential for long-term engagement, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. If you have experience in youth work and are ready to take on the rewarding challenge of supporting students, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Assistance with DBS Check

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a youth, care, or support worker is essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a calm manner.

Responsibilities

• Promote good behaviours and act as a role model for pupils.
• Support pupils on a 1:1, small group, or whole class basis.

Skills

Youth Work Experience

Dealing with Challenging Behaviours

Support Work

Education

Relevant Qualifications for Youth Work

Job description

Youth Workers

Specialist Provisions in the Blackburn area are looking to hire youth workers to support their pupils. The roles are needed due to high demand for additional support within the schools. The pupils all have Social Emotional Mental Health and an EHC plan, so require additional support both in their educational and holistic development. Some of the pupils may display challenging behaviours, so the ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and professional manner is paramount within these provisions.

Your role is to promote good behaviours and to be a role model for the pupils, whilst ensuring they are fully supported and their needs are being met daily. You may be required to work with pupils on a 1:1, small group, or general whole class basis depending on the needs of the school.

Key information

• Full-time role, Monday to Wednesday (8:00am – 3:20pm), Thursday (8:00am – 4:00pm) and Friday (8:00am – 2:30pm).
• Long-term supply position.
• Competitive rate of hourly pay £13.75 - £14.50 p/h
• No school experience required but it is desirable.

Requirements

• Worked as a youth / care / support worker.
• Experience dealing with challenging behaviours and situations is desirable.
• Have full availability for the duration of the role.
• Be able to work full-time Monday to Friday.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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