Job Title: Youth Support Worker
Location: Wirral, Merseyside, UK
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Job Description:
Our client, a leading independent school in Wirral, is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties within a dynamic and innovative environment. The position initially starts as a temporary role with the potential to become permanent after 12 weeks, providing a valuable pathway into long-term employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to students.
- Motivating and empowering young people to gain independence.
- Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with students to foster engagement.
- Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to promote student well-being.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience working with children or young people in social care, education, or care settings (minimum 6 months).
- Strong relationship-building skills and understanding of trauma, domestic abuse, and mental health issues.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Right to work in the UK.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.25, with weekly pay and regular pay reviews.
- Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Access to a mobile booking app for shift management.
- Holiday pay, pension scheme, and other employee benefits.
We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.
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