At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in re-engaging with education through tailored activities and positive rapport building.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on transforming young lives in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, employee discounts, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them regain confidence and succeed.
- Qualifications: Youth worker qualification preferred; passion for supporting young people is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
The purpose of Return to Learn is clear: to bridge the gap between disengagement and successful reintegration into education. We provide a safe, consistent, and structured environment in which pupils can rebuild their confidence, develop strategies for managing challenges, and begin to see themselves once again as learners. Each pupil is paired with a dedicated keyworker, who provides consistency, builds trust, and helps them feel secure enough to re-engage with learning. In collaboration with intervention from our dedicated Wellbeing team, the keyworker helps create the conditions in which the young person feels safe enough to reflect, try again, and to grow.
Required qualifications:
- Youth worker qualification (Desirable)
The role:
- Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils
- Create a timetable of activities that is bespoke to your individual pupils' needs
- Supporting mutually agreed goals that stretch and challenge pupils
- Demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils - leading by example
- Ability to build positive rapports with disengaged pupils, working together to break down any barriers
- Inputting information to reports which track progress, measure achievement and identify individual strengths.
Return To Learn Project Worker - Coggeshall in Colchester employer: Whitetrees Group
As a Return to Learn Project Worker in Coggeshall, you will join a dedicated team committed to transforming the lives of young people by fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Our organisation prioritises employee well-being with benefits such as a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and an Employee Assistance Programme, ensuring you have the tools and support needed for personal and professional growth. With a strong focus on collaboration and community impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a positive work culture that values your contributions.
