Youth Worker

Lancing

£14.24 - £14.50 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

ASAP – Long term position for the rest of the academic year

Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!

Vision for Education are seeking an experienced Youth Worker to work in a primary and secondary school that caters to students with Autism, Learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

About the role:

• The Youth Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational need’s on a one-to-one basis.

• Building a strong rapport with the student to encourage them to attend and thrive in school
• Following the guidance of the teacher but knowing the student well enough to deal with any conflicts
• Working 8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday
• Working term time only for the full academic year

About the school:

• Located in Lancing
• Caters to students with moderate needs, learning difficulties and Social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Easily accessible with parking and public transport links.
• Supportive to staff, running CPD training and team meetings.

About you:

• A relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People's Workforce, Sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check on the update service*
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds
• A non-judgmental and caring approach

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a Youth Worker employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Youth Worker, apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on 01273 952488 or email [email protected].

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