Job Title: SEND Youth Worker

Warrington Youth Zone; Warrington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Warrington Youth Zone is seeking passionate SEND youth workers to join our team. You will build trusting relationships and provide tailored support to young people with additional needs, helping them participate in activities and develop independence.

Working within our SEND team, you will support personal care, feeding and medication as required, with training provided. This role offers a warm, inclusive environment and a real opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with additional needs (SEND) or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to support personal care, feeding and medication as required.
• Enhanced DBS check is required; training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to participate in activities and develop independence.
• Build trusting relationships and ensure a safe, inclusive setting.
• Work as part of the SEND team to help every young person belong, participate and thrive.

Skills

SEND Youth Work

Relationship Building

Person-Centered Support

Team Collaboration

Job description

THE ROLE

Warrington Youth Zone is looking for passionate and dedicated SEND youth workers to join our team. Our additional support service enables young people with additional needs and higher levels of support to access the activities, opportunities and experiences available at Warrington Youth Zone in a safe, inclusive and meaningful way.

As a SEND Youth Worker, you will work closely with young people, building trusting relationships and providing tailored support based on their needs, interests and goals. You will help young people participate in activities, develop independence, build confidence, interact with other peers and overall have a positive experience within our youth work setting.

The role may involve supporting young people with a range of additional needs and depending on individual requirements this may include personal care, feeding support and/or medication administration. Any appropriate training will be provided where required.

You will work as a part of our SEND team to ensure every young person has the opportunity to belong, participate and thrive at Warrington Youth Zone.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a warm and welcoming team, being a part of a growing additional support service and make a real difference to SEND young people’s experiences here at Warrington Youth Zone.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Normal Hours Of Work Are

• Monday: 15:30-21:15 (Seniors)
• Tuesday: 15:30-20:15 (Juniors)

This post is for both days.

APPLICATION PROCESS

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

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CLOSING DATE

31st October 2026

Interviews: as applications are received, they will be reviewed alongside the role profile, and candidates will be invited to attend for interview without delay.

Please note – we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on the number of applications we receive for the role.