Youth Support Worker (YSW)
William Morris School, Eastington, Stonehouse, Glos. GL10 3SH
39 wks pa - with the option of 52 wks
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
William Morris School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
· Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
· Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary £27,771.36 (39 wks pa) (FTE £33,040.80) with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
- The role is for 39 wks pa term-time with the option of 52 wks working the school holidays at our sister school based in Minchinhampton
Requirements for the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities; or who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence – desired
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,771.36-£33,040.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
