Main characteristics
- Location
- Reading, Berkshire
- Company
- Academics Ltd
- Salary
- £75 - £80/day
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Education
Job summary
Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?As a Youth Intervention Worker, you will work in a challenging secondary school setting, supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency, and equipping the students with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system.
Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - career progression routes include Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.
The School & Role:
Specialist schools for students with SEMH needs and learning needs
You will be supporting vulnerable children in 121 and group settings
Focus on restorative practices and a holistic and therapeutic approach to learning
Practical, creative and vocational subjects, what sparks joy for the students and will help them positively contribute to societyPerson Specification:
Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Able to build confidence and motivation
Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to workMore Information:
ASAP Start
£75 to £80 per day
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 15:30
Reading, Berkshire If you are interested in this position please email or apply directly to this advert.
Youth Intervention Worker, Graduate, Psychology, SEMH, SEN, Reading, Berkshire
Youth Intervention Worker, Graduate, Psychology, SEMH, SEN, Reading, Berkshire
Youth Intervention Worker, Graduate, Psychology, SEMH, SEN, Reading, Berkshire
Youth Intervention Worker, Graduate, Psychology, SEMH, SEN, Reading, Berkshire
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