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Youth Support & Development Worker

Location: Hackney, London

Rate: 24.43 PAYE / 32.92 Umbrella per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Youth Support & Development Worker to join the London Borough of Hackney's Children and Families Service.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families by delivering high-quality youth support services, early help interventions and targeted programmes designed to improve outcomes and support personal development.

The Role

As a Youth Support & Development Worker, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a range of open access and targeted youth work programmes within Youth Hubs, schools and community settings across Hackney. You will build positive relationships with young people, provide individual and group support, and help them access opportunities that promote wellbeing, educational achievement and successful transitions into adulthood.

You will work closely with a range of partners including social care, education, health, youth justice services and community organisations to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging open access and targeted youth work programmes.
• Support children and young people to improve their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, including those who may be hard to reach.
• Undertake outreach work within schools and community settings.
• Assess risk and promote the safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Support young people to access education, training, employment and wider community opportunities.
• Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to improve outcomes for young people.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and outcome data.
• Contribute to evening, weekend, holiday and residential youth activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Experience delivering open access and targeted youth work programmes.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child development and early intervention.
• Ability to engage effectively with young people, families and partner agencies.
• Experience working within diverse communities and supporting inclusive practice.
• Strong communication, assessment and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Qualification in Youth Work, Teaching, Social Work, Health or a related discipline.
• Understanding of apprenticeships, participation and NEET support.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience delivering arts, sports or outdoor education activities.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service dedicated to helping young people thrive, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes. You'll be part of a passionate team delivering meaningful support across Hackney's communities.

To apply, please send your updated CV to the Jordan Peat, Talent Partner - (url removed) .

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Youth Support Worker - Oxford

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Oxford supporting students aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges.

This role is vital in a nurturing and structured environment where every child benefits from a personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with students to support their emotional regulation, behavioural development, and academic progress, helping them build resilience and confidence to thrive both inside and beyond school.

Our school uses restorative practices to empower students in managing their emotions and behaviours, setting them on a path towards positive personal growth and success. You'll be an integral part of a team committed to creating a safe, supportive space that fosters wellbeing and learning.

What you'll bring to the role:

• A patient, kind, and empathetic approach to working with children facing SEMH and behavioural difficulties
• A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people overcome their challenges
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of each child
• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential

Why this role is important:
You'll be supporting students who need extra emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in their learning. Your contribution will help them achieve personalised goals and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school.

Whether you're a graduate seeking experience or someone passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in a specialist SEMH setting.

Details:

• Location: Oxford
• Term-time role
• Salary: 85 - 105 per day
• Start date: September
• Small class sizes with strong senior leadership support

If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your skills in a specialist SEMH environment, apply now! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't delay.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Youth Support Worker - Wokingham

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Wokingham supporting students aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges.

This role is vital in a nurturing and structured environment where every child benefits from a personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with students to support their emotional regulation, behavioural development, and academic progress, helping them build resilience and confidence to thrive both inside and beyond school.

Our school uses restorative practices to empower students in managing their emotions and behaviours, setting them on a path towards positive personal growth and success. You'll be an integral part of a team committed to creating a safe, supportive space that fosters wellbeing and learning.

What you'll bring to the role:

• A patient, kind, and empathetic approach to working with children facing SEMH and behavioural difficulties
• A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people overcome their challenges
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of each child
• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential

Why this role is important:
You'll be supporting students who need extra emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in their learning. Your contribution will help them achieve personalised goals and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school.

Whether you're a graduate seeking experience or someone passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in a specialist SEMH setting.

Details:

• Location: Wokingham
• Term-time role
• Salary: 95 - 105 per day
• Start date: September
• Small class sizes with strong senior leadership support

If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your skills in a specialist SEMH environment, apply now! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't delay.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2.
The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects.
This role is an ideal opportunity for those who have experience in Youth work, Sports Coaching or have a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies. Training is provide by the school on specific interventions, but a passion and commitment for supporting vulnerable pupils to help them reach their true potential is essential.

This is a full time role, 08.20 to 15.30 Monday to Friday term time only, on an ongoing basis from September for the duration of the academic year.

What Aspire can offer you:
Good rates of pay - 95 to 110 depending on experience
A full time opportunity in a South Manchester Primary School
Access to Free CPD
A designated consultant to support with every step of the journey

All employment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS. To speak further about this role, please submit your CV in the first instance and the relevant consultant will be in touch to discuss in more depth

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects.This role is an ideal opportunity for those who have experience in Youth work, Sports Coaching or have a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies. Training is provide by the school on specific interventions, but a passion and commitment for supporting vulnerable pupils to help them reach their true potential is essential. This is a full time role, 08.20 to 15.30 Monday to Friday term time only for the duration of the full academic yearWhat Aspire can offer you: Good rates of pay -£90 to £110 depending on experience A full time opportunity in a South Manchester Primary School Access to Free CPD A designated consultant to support with every step of the journey All employment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS. To speak further about this role, please submit your CV in the first instance and the relvent consultant will be in touch to discuss in more depth Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Do you want to work directly with children who need additional support with their emotional wellbeing, mental health and personal development? Are you considering a future career in psychology, counselling, mental health, social care or children's services?

A specialist school in Chippenham, Wiltshire is looking for a compassionate and emotionally resilient Youth Mental Health Worker to join its su click apply for full job details

Youth Mental Health Support - Abingdon

Are you passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Youth Mental Health Worker at a specialist SEMH school in Abingdon. This is a rewarding role within a nurturing and inclusive setting, designed to support children who experience significant challenges with their mental health and emotional regulation.

This is a specialist provision that caters specifically to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school offers a therapeutic and structured environment where students are supported both emotionally and academically in small class settings. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to promote positive relationships, emotional growth, and individual development.

As a Youth Mental Health Support Worker:

• Work closely with students who require additional support in managing and understanding their emotions
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and well-being
• Support students throughout the school day, helping them engage positively with their learning
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Be a role model of consistency, patience, and compassion

The ideal Youth Mental Health Support Worker:

• Passionate about mental health and driven to make a difference in young people's lives
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic in challenging situations
• A team player with a positive, proactive approach

A background in psychology, criminology, sociology, sport, art, or music is advantageous, but not essential. Most importantly, we welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and a strong work ethic.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people and be part of a compassionate specialist team, we would love to hear from you.

Key Information:

• Youth Mental Health Support Worker
• Abingdon
• September Start
• £85 - £100 per day
• Term Time Only
• Full Time

Apply now directly through this advert.

Youth Mental Health Support Worker - Abingdon - September Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Summertown, Oxford

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs and Autism based in Summertown, Oxford are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Summertown, Oxford and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Summertown, Oxford
• £90-£105 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Psychology Graduates - SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant - Summertown, Oxford - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for a Youth Justice Case Manager to join their Youth Justice service.

JOB PURPOSE

To form part of Sefton's Youth Justice Service which works in partnership with other services. You will be committed to working together with partners to help children in Sefton thrive and to keep them safe. You will support the service to prevent children from entering the criminal justice system, but when they do you will strive to help them learn, make positive changes and build a more promising future. You will ensure children are seen as children above anything else, listen to them and understand their individual needs and provide them with the best opportunity to succeed by drawing upon the full resources of our local partnership.

You will be responsible for safeguarding, promoting the welfare of child and young person, managing risk and vulnerability whilst ensuring that the public are protected and the sentence is served, ensuring the reputation of the Department and Council is preserved.

Recognised professional qualification as follows:

• Social Work
• Diploma in Probation Studies
• Recognised professional qualification as follows:
• Dip HE Youth & Community
• Relevant youth / criminal justice degree qualification with associated experience
• Significant relevant post qualification experience in assessing and analysing the needs of children and their families including the ability to devise intervention plans and packages of support to preventing offending behaviour, reduce risk of serious harm to others, risk to the child and promote safety and wellbeing.
• Significant knowledge of legislation, practice and experience in relation to youth justice work and safeguarding children
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies, to share knowledge and deliver successful outcomes

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

1. Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their families using an adolescent risk and whole family model of intervention

1. Work with young people and their families or carers in a way which is collaborative, motivating and child-centred to address the factors related to the young persons desisting from offending, the risk they pose to others or their welfare needs.

1. Represent the service in Court and perform all the tasks expected of a Court Officer. This includes preparing paperwork for the Youth Court, attending as the Youth Offending Service representative and present reports on behalf of colleagues, ensuring that processes and decisions are accurately recorded in accordance with departmental and legislative requirements. This will involve being attentive to the needs of young people and their families at all stages of the Court process.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.