Aspiring Youth Worker

Aspiring Youth Worker

This role is ideal if you have experience in SEN, a psychology, criminology or sociology degree and have career aspirations to become a Youth Worker.

Are you dedicated to supporting children who have come from hardship?

Are you keen to gain experience with children who have SEN?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Youth Worker to support children with moderate learning difficulties and additional mental health needs. This school is based in Haywards Heath for children aged 9-18 and has specialized in SEMH to provide exceptional education and support for traumatized children and young people.

You will be helping children who have come from trauma/neglected backgrounds, challenging behaviour, ADHD or Autism and have developed mental health issues due to their needs, requiring additional support with improving social, emotional and mental well-being.

Benefits of an Aspiring Youth Worker:

• Comprehensive Training and Development.
• Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
• Career Progression in your dream job role.
• You will make a real difference to the lives of the children.

Responsibilities of an Aspiring Youth Worker:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Take an active role in forward planning with therapists.
• Adopt a practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
• Be willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Requirements of an Aspiring Youth Worker:

• Proactive approach.
• Impose patience and understanding.
• Have an understanding of challenging behaviour.
• Be adaptable in any given situation.
• Ability to develop trusting and positive relationships with students.

Interviews are commencing immediately; apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!