Youth Workers - SEND Support Work - Oldham
About the company
Turn Your Youth Work Experience into a Rewarding Opportunity!
Aspire People is looking to connect with dedicated and resilient Youth Workers for opportunities in Oldham.
Your tasks
As a Youth Worker, your responsibilities may include Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting social, emotional and personal development. Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and participation. Helping young people develop confidence, resilience and independence. Supporting individuals who may face social, emotional or behavioural challenges. Using effective communication and de-escalation strategies where appropriate. Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals. Maintaining professional boundaries and following safeguarding procedures. Who Should Apply?
Requirements
Are you a Youth Worker passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping individuals overcome barriers to learning and development?
This role could be ideal for candidates with experience in youth work, residential care, children's services, social care, mentoring or behavioural support who want to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Experience gained outside a school environment can be highly transferable. If you have supported young people with emotional, behavioural, social or additional needs, your skills could be valuable in an education or specialist support setting.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Youth work and youth services. Children's residential care. Health and social care. Behavioural and emotional support. Mental health support. Learning disability and autism support. Mentoring, community support or related roles.
The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident in building professional relationships with young people.
Previous experience supporting vulnerable children or young people is desirable. Specific qualifications and experience requirements will depend on the setting and assignment.
What we offer
Why work with Aspire People? Opportunities to apply your existing skills in new settings. Support from a dedicated education and support recruitment team. Access to opportunities across education and specialist provisions. Guidance throughout the recruitment process. Safeguarding and Compliance
How to apply
If you are a Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker or Social Care professional looking for your next opportunity in Oldham, Aspire People would love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss the available opportunities and how your experience could make a difference.
Other
Job Title: Youth Worker
Location: Oldham Recruitment Agency: Aspire People
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appropriate pre-employment checks will be required, which may include an enhanced DBS check, employment references and relevant safeguarding checks, depending on the role.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.