Summary: The Youth Worker role in York, North Yorkshire, involves providing essential support and guidance to students with diverse learning needs in a secondary school setting. Candidates should possess knowledge of special educational needs and demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills. The position requires planning and facilitating activities that promote emotional well-being and independence among students. Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting students on a 1:1 and small group basis, delivering pre-planned interventions.
• Planning and facilitating group activities and workshops that promote social skills, emotional well-being, and independence.
• Working in partnership with the SENCO to achieve EHCP outcomes.
• Offering emotional support and guidance to students experiencing difficulties or distress.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians, providing updates on student progress.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and develop individualized support plans.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as a Youth Worker or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and experience with students with diverse learning needs.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support young people's well-being and development.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies for supporting students with SEN.
• Relevant qualifications in youth work, social work, education, or a related field.
• Enhanced Child Only DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Salary (Rate): £100

City: York

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other