Youth Worker Secondary south Manchester

Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting for a Youth Worker for a secondary Alternative Provision in south Manchester, starting in January on a full time & long term basis.Do you have experience as a Youth Worker beforeHave you worked in education settings such as a school or Pupil Referral UnitsThis is a Youth Worker role that typically requires pastoral and vocational support of young people in the setting however as this is an Alternative Education Provision there will also be an element of learning and academic support so they need a Youth Worker with prior experience of providing this as well.The setting caters for young people outside of mainstream education aged 11-16. They have a variety of sites around Manchester however this role will be based primarily at their site in Ardwick. They are a busy provision with links to many schools which refer pupils to them. The staff team is well skilled to support young people from vulnerable and challenging backgrounds and those with challenging behaviour. They are very supportive and treat agency staff just like their permanent staff. Sometimes long term roles there have the opportunity to turn in to permanent contracts for the right people.Pupils at this site are a mix of ages, abilities and backgrounds. They look after young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), ADHD, autism, Attachment Disorder, ODD and a variety of other needs. Many young people are Looked After Children (LAC), in the care system, and many display either verbal or physical aggression at times.With this in mind the right person will have excellent behaviour management skills, will be able to build rapport with pupils quickly and connect with them on their level using their interests as a means to do this. They will need to be able to set clear and consistent boundaries and act as a mentor and positive role model. People with vocational skills in areas such as sports, ICT, music etc would be a great bonus but not essential.If this sounds like a role for you read on and get in touch using the contact info below!By registering with Tradewind Manchester, you will benefit from:* An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience* Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary* Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent* More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! Thats 18 more than our next nearest competitor* A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward* Full interview preparation and assistance - so youre fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success* Help with lesson planning - our support doesnt stop once weve secured you a placement* A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsPlease call the Manchester office on , or email Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer Required skills

Support Worker

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Mentor

Youth Worker

Residential Support Worker

Pastoral Support Worker

Keyskills :
Suppt Wker Teaching Assistant Learning Suppt Assistant Learning Ment Youth Wker Residential Suppt Wker Pastal Suppt Wker