Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Location: Kingston and Richmond Area

Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker

• Working knowledge of meeting the emotional, social, and mental health of young people
• Desire to take a supporting role in alternative education setting

GSL are looking to recruit an experienced Youth Worker for employment in an established Children’s Service in Kingston. The post is to start as soon as possible, and you will be required to work during term time until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of becoming a permanent member of staff.

The school deals with pupils that are of a vulnerable and sometimes challenging nature. You will work closely with your colleagues to create action plans for students across primary and secondary, taking an active role in implementing a programme that positively encourages learners to overcome barriers to learning, improve their skills and ultimately gain recognised qualifications.

Skills and Requirements for Youth Worker

• Background in Youth work, Education or care
• Graduates who have specialised in psychology, special needs or social and emotional mental health
• strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate with families, carers and a multidisciplinary team of teaching staff and educational psychologists.

• You will be organised, patient and confident, with a sound understanding of the key issues currently affecting young people.