Youth Worker

Full-Time
Location: Birmingham
£12.83 per hour (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Starting: ASAP

The School and Role

Youth workers in schools play a pivotal role in providing guidance, support, and mentorship to students, typically adolescents, navigating the complexities of their formative years. They serve as a bridge between students, teachers, and parents, fostering positive relationships and creating a safe space for young individuals to express themselves. Their job involves addressing various issues students may face, including academic challenges, mental health concerns, social pressures, and family issues. Through one-on-one counselling, group sessions, and workshops, youth workers empower students to develop essential life skills, resilience, and self-confidence, ultimately contributing to their holistic growth and well-being within the school community.

You will be working in a PRU in Birmingham offering specialized support and education to students facing challenges such as behavioural issues or social-emotional difficulties. The setting provides tailored programs and interventions to help students thrive academically and personally. With a focus on holistic development, the setting aims to empower students for success in mainstream education or alternative pathways.

The desired Youth Worker will have;

Minimum of 1-year experience in a care, residential or educational setting is required.

A passion for supporting and caring for Children and Adults with behavioural or Special Educational Needs.

A strong understanding and awareness of safeguarding is essential.

A background in therapeutic care or therapeutic practice would be desirable.

An Ability to work individually and take a proactive approach to student care and learning.

As a Youth Worker who is part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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 who can enthuse, motivate and engage people and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other roles you can call us on (phone number removed) or email me on

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