Youth Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Kirklees West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Veritas Education Full time €85 - €100
Youth Support Worker

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full time (Monday - Friday) 8:30am-3:30pm

Contract Type: Temporary, Term Time Only

Daily Rate: £85-£100 a day.

Start Date: September 2024

Veritas Education is currently recruiting for Youth Support Workers (YSW) in Kirklees to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist school. You will be joining a team of experienced SEN teachers and Behaviour Support Workers.

As a Support Worker your role will mainly be supporting primary and secondary age students experiencing social, emotional, and mental health needs, whilst managing their behaviour too. You will be based in a provision that supports students with SEN, SEMH and complex behaviours.

You will be using your own skills and knowledge to help build relationships with students and learners, deal with challenging and at-risk behaviour, and to help support them with their needs to the best of your ability.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to students with challenging behaviour, implementing personalised strategies to address and manage their specific needs.
Work collaboratively with the school's multidisciplinary team to develop and implement behaviour management plans, ensuring a consistent and positive approach.
Effectively handle and de-escalate crisis situations by using Level 2 Team Teach strategies, employing proven strategies to maintain a safe and secure environment for both students and staff.
Establish strong rapport with students, fostering trust and promoting positive relationships to enhance student's social and emotional well-being.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a cohesive support network for students, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to their development.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, behavioural incidents, and interventions, and contribute to regular reviews and assessments.

Key Skills:

Great Inter-Personal skills
Organised
Resilient
Engaging and enthusiastic
Able to build lasting and nurturing relationships with learners and young adults.
Good knowledge of safeguarding

Requirements:

Proven experience supporting adults and/or children with SEN/SEMH is essential.
Personal experience supporting a family member with SEN/SEMH is also valued.
Level 2 Team Teach is essential, although this training can be offered by Veritas.
Safeguarding training is essential, although this training can be offered by Veritas.
GCSE English and Maths is essential.
Strong knowledge of SEN is essential.
Strong communication, empathy, and patience are crucial. The ability to handle challenging situations with calm and professionalism is a must.
A dedication to improving the lives of students with complex needs and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to adapt to the varying needs of students and the school environment.
A moving and handling qualification is preferred.
Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration.
Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

What can Veritas Education offer you?

A simple, hassle free and fast registration process.
Experienced compliance/vetting team supporting every step of the way from the initial registration through to your first booking.
Rewarding Work to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people with special needs.
Supportive working environment - you will work within a team that values collaboration, professional development, and mutual support.
Flexible Hours -Opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles to suit your availability.
Term-time Schedule- Enjoy a work schedule that aligns with the school year.
Online CPD courses including safeguarding to enhance your professional portfolio.
Level 2 Team Teach training, delivered in house by our Team Teach Trainers.
A specialist trained SEND consultant with professional experience working in special schools and Alternative Provisions.
A wide range of schools to gain experience across Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds.
Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with special educational needs and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you

Apply Now: Please send an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience for this position to cshepherd@veritas-education.com.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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