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Youth Support Specialist

2 months ago

Didsbury, United Kingdom New Directions Full time
Position: Youth Support Specialist
Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of young individuals? If you have experience working with disengaged youth and are eager to advance your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity with New Directions.

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional with a background in roles such as Youth Work, Sports Coaching, Support Services, or Educational Assistance.

Key qualifications include the ability to establish meaningful connections with students who may be challenging to engage, along with skills in de-escalating difficult situations with secondary school-aged learners.


We offer a variety of complimentary professional development training sessions, covering topics from Safeguarding to Autism Awareness, designed to equip you with the essential skills for supporting children in educational settings.

We welcome applicants from Health & Care, Social Care, and Care Worker backgrounds.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate excellent communication abilities.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with both students and staff.
  • Maintain a positive and encouraging approach to education and child development.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.

Job Duties:
  • Provide supervision and learning support for students in both small groups and one-on-one settings.
  • Assist in the creation of personalized education and behavioral plans, setting high expectations for student achievement.
  • Develop trusting relationships with students, adapting interactions to meet their individual needs.
  • Encourage student participation in class activities and foster engagement.

Candidate Profile:
  • Experience in care, youth work, coaching, or education sectors.
  • Outgoing, engaging, and enthusiastic personality.
  • Willingness to support children of diverse abilities and needs.
  • Experience in behavior management and de-escalation techniques.
  • A positive and ambitious outlook towards learning.

What We Offer:
  • A dedicated Account Manager with expertise in the field.
  • Regular and diverse work opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation rates.
  • Potential for long-term roles in education.
  • Full compliance with Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
  • A network of branches throughout the UK.
  • Preferred supplier status with over 20 boroughs across the UK.
  • Referral bonus program.
  • A strong reputation within the education and recruitment sectors.

We are fully committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All candidates must undergo a comprehensive enhanced DBS check.