Youth Worker

Hours of work:  37 hours per week, term time only - 40 weeks per year
Duration: This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

Castleford and Wakefield City Campus

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Youth Worker to join our Additional Learning Support team. As a Youth Worker, you will provide a youth work service for students aged 13 - 15 with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a step-off school-based programme.  You will ensure the wellbeing of students and support their potential to progress and their ability to complete the course and re-engage with school.

This role will involve developing positive and constructive relationships with students, to enhance their personal and social education and enable them to participate fully in college activities. You will work with students individually and in groups, to overcome internal and external barriers to their education.

We are looking for someone who has experience of engaging young people with SEMH or issues relating to trauma, as well as an awareness of personal difficulties and anxieties experienced by young people. You should also be able to positively challenge unacceptable behaviour and student attitudes where appropriate.

This is a diverse role, where you will work within a busy environment and liaise with lots of different staff and stakeholders with the student at the heart of the role.

As a Youth Worker, you should hold:

  • A recognised Level 3 Youth Work qualification
  • GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent

You should also be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience of supporting young people in a school setting
  • Experience of supporting young people at risk of disengaging and addressing barriers to their education and progression
  • The ability to develop the youth work role to meet local needs
  • The ability to support students in a formal learning environment as well as in informal social/recreational situations.

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

  • Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
  • Discounted Metro Card Scheme
  • Good Pension Scheme
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Reduced price personal gym membership
  • Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
  • Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 11.00am on Thursday 16 September 2021

Interview date: Friday 24 September 2021

Transforming lives through learning …

… by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential.

Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. 

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.