Youth Worker

Position: Youth Worker
Location: Liverpool
Type: Full-Time (Temp to Perm)

Are you an experienced and dedicated Youth Worker with a passion for supporting young people who have experienced trauma? Do you have the skills to de-escalate challenging behaviours and provide essential pastoral care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Youth Worker to join a team based in Liverpool and work closely with young people who require additional support to achieve their full potential. This is a full-time placement with the opportunity to move into a permanent role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to navigate their challenges and build resilience.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviours, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.
• Offer pastoral care, acting as a trusted mentor and advocate for the young people in your care.
• Engage with students in creative and innovative ways to keep them motivated and on track with their education and personal development.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create and implement strategies that meet the unique needs of each student.
• Take initiative in identifying areas where students need additional support and develop appropriate interventions to address these needs.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience working with young people who have experienced trauma or display challenging behaviours.
• Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and pastoral care practices.
• Experience working in an Alternative Provision setting is highly desirable but not essential.
• A strong commitment to helping young people achieve their best, regardless of the challenges they face.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative to support students effectively.

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.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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