Youth Worker

4 hours ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Youth Worker – Full-Time Role in Leeds

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Leeds. This is a full-time position starting in November, lasting until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of being made permanent depending on performance. The role offers a salary of £419.25 - £500 per week.

Role Overview:

As a Youth Worker, you will be responsible for supporting students' social, emotional, and mental well-being, working closely with both the pastoral team and teaching staff to promote a positive school environment. You will engage with students to help them overcome personal challenges, improve their behaviour, and stay focused on their education.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, mentoring, or support work, particularly those with a passion for helping young people succeed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Pastoral Support: Work one-on-one or in small groups with students who may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties, helping them develop resilience, improve their confidence, and cope with challenges both inside and outside of school.
  • Behavioural Mentoring: Support students who display challenging behaviour, helping them understand the consequences of their actions and guiding them towards positive behaviour strategies.
  • Emotional Well-being: Provide emotional support to students, offering a safe space for them to discuss their concerns, and directing them to additional services if needed.
  • Engagement and Motivation: Encourage students to stay engaged in their education by promoting positive attitudes, helping them to set personal goals, and motivating them to achieve their potential.
  • Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with teaching staff, the school’s pastoral team, and parents/carers to develop tailored support plans for students, ensuring a holistic approach to each young person's development.
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Keep detailed records of student progress, noting behavioural improvements or any concerns, and report these to relevant staff members to ensure timely interventions.
  • Safeguarding: Ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed, maintaining the safety and well-being of all students in your care.
  • Extra-curricular Support: Assist with the delivery of after-school activities or additional support sessions aimed at building student confidence and social skills.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Experience in Youth Work or Mentoring: Previous experience in a youth worker role, or similar capacity, working with young people facing emotional, social, or behavioural challenges.
  • Strong Communication Skills: The ability to build rapport with young people, listen effectively, and communicate clearly with both students and staff.
  • Empathy and Patience: A compassionate and non-judgmental approach, with a deep understanding of the challenges young people may face, particularly in relation to mental health, social issues, and behaviour.
  • Proactive and Organised: The ability to manage a varied workload, take initiative, and respond to students’ needs in a timely and effective manner.
  • Team Player: The ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, including teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies, to ensure a consistent approach to student support.
  • Commitment to Safeguarding: A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and practices, with a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Position Details:
  • Start Date: November
  • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
  • Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week
  • Contract: Temporary until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent based on performance.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Youth Worker to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are enthusiastic about helping students overcome personal challenges and thrive in their education, this role offers an excellent platform for personal and professional development. If interested, apply by clicking the link below or sending your CV to our local West Yorkshire SEC/SEN Branch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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