Anti-Gang Youth Worker - Secondary School Placement

Anti-Gang Youth Worker - Secondary School Placement

Location: ChertseySalary: Competitive, excellent rates of pay!Contract Type: Flexible, Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Anti-Gang Youth Worker to work within a secondary school environment, helping to support and guide students away from gang-related influences and towards positive futures.

As an Anti-Gang Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in mentoring and safeguarding at-risk young people. You will work closely with school staff, parents, and external agencies to provide guidance, support, and intervention strategies that promote positive choices. This is an opportunity to become an inspiring role model, helping students develop resilience and confidence while ensuring they feel safe and supported in their education.

• Build trusting relationships with students, offering guidance and mentorship.

• Deliver interventions and workshops focused on gang prevention, violence reduction, and positive decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies to create tailored support plans.

• Monitor and report students’ progress, addressing concerns and identifying risk factors.

• Promote a safe and inclusive school environment by encouraging positive behaviour and conflict resolution.

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students, addressing social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

• Raise awareness about the dangers of gang involvement and criminal exploitation.

• Previous experience working with young people in a mentoring, safeguarding, or youth work capacity.

• Understanding of gang-related issues and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and external partners.

• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and provide appropriate interventions.

• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

• A passion for making a difference in young people’s lives.

• Excellent rates of pay!

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.

• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card!

• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!

• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.

• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.

• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K. We partner with Make Life Kind Charity to bring inspiring speakers into schools, empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics and make informed life choices. If you're passionate about youth empowerment, we’d love to have you join our mission to Make Life Kind!

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