Youth worker Work, Jobs in Knutsford, Chs (with Salaries)

Alternative Education Youth Worker
Petty Pool Vocational College —Northwich
- £24,912.17 - £27,505.05 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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4h
Children's Support Worker (Part-time)
Compassionate Care Group —Salford
- £14.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Youth Support Mentor
Spectrum Children's Services - Supported Accommodation 16-18 year old —Warrington
- £13.30 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Working with children
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Children's Activity Based Support Worker
Keys Children —Manchester
- £34,290 - £37,500 a year
- Cooking
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Young Persons Worker - Part Time
WithYou —Hanley
- £26,250 - £30,900 a year
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
7d
Youth Support Worker
Dream Big Independant Living —Stoke-on-Trent
- £12.25 - £14.79 an hour
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home - Northwich
Footsteps A Path to Change 08 Ltd —Northwich
- £36,831.60 - £37,869.60 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
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13d
BANK Children's Residential Support Worker
Elevated Living Group —Crewe
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Paid training
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13d
Support Worker - Residential Care Home for Young Adults (Direct Employer, 4 Bed Service)
New Leaf Haven Homes —Altrincham
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Paid training
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14d
Youth Engagement Worker
Manchester Young Lives —Manchester
- £24,088 - £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
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Children's Support Worker
Compassionate Care Group —Salford
- £14.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Youth Facilitator - Explorers Leigh
We Are Explorers CIC —Leigh
- £25 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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13d
Children's Waking Nights Support Worker
Compassionate Care Group —Salford
- £14.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Mental Health Children's Support Worker (Nights)
Compassionate Care Group —Knowsley
- £14.90 - £16.25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Mental Health Children's Support Worker
Compassionate Care Group —Knowsley
- £14.90 - £16.25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Short Break Disabled Children's Worker
Cheshire West and Chester Council —Winsford
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bank Residential Care Worker (Children's Residential)
Bedspace Resource Ltd —Stoke-on-Trent
- £13.76 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
SEN Support Worker
CREATED Academy School —Stoke-on-Trent
- £23,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- In-person
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6d
Supporting Youth Facilitator - Explorers Leigh
We Are Explorers CIC —Leigh
- £17.25 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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13d
Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home - Macclesfield
Footsteps A Path to Change 08 Ltd —Macclesfield
- £36,831.60 - £37,869.60 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Care plans
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Alternative Education Youth Worker

Petty Pool Vocational College -
Northwich

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,912.17 - £27,505.05 a year
4 hours ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Annual leave
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

First Aid Certification
Youth work
Communication skills

Full job description

Alternative Education Youth Worker
Salary: £24,912.17 - £27,505.05 - Grade 2
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time (41 weeks)
Reports to: Deputy Manager / Tutor
DBS: Enhanced check required

Our values:

Ambitious – Striving for excellence in everything we do
Brave – Fearless in our boldness
Creative – exploring innovation and embracing change
Collaborative – feeling valued and adding value

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role is to build positive, trusted relationships with young people aged 14–16 (KS3–KS4) and young people who are NEET, supporting them to re-engage with education, develop confidence and emotional resilience, and achieve positive educational, personal and social outcomes.

Working within Petty Pool's trauma-informed, therapeutic and SEND-led Alternative Education provision, the Youth Worker will provide mentoring, pastoral support and experiential learning that enables learners to overcome barriers to learning and prepare successfully for their next stage of education, employment or training.

The role combines youth work, mentoring, learning support and outdoor education, recognising that positive relationships are central to successful alternative education.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Relationships

· Build positive, trusting relationships that promote attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
Act as a consistent and positive role model, encouraging confidence, resilience and learner voice.
Support learners to develop emotional regulation, self-esteem and positive relationships.
Create an emotionally safe, inclusive environment where every learner can succeed.

Learning Support

· Support learners to access classroom, vocational and outdoor learning.
Adapt approaches to meet individual SEND, SEMH and communication needs.
Reinforce agreed strategies identified within EHCPs, behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
Deliver one-to-one and small group mentoring to develop confidence, teamwork and resilience.
Support tutors during learning activities, promoting independence and positive engagement.

Behaviour and Wellbeing

· Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
Support learners experiencing emotional dysregulation and de-escalate challenging situations safely.
Encourage learners to reflect, take responsibility and develop positive coping strategies.

Outdoor and Experiential Learning

Support the delivery of outdoor education, environmental projects and experiential learning activities.
Encourage teamwork, confidence, resilience and personal development through practical learning.
Supervise learners safely during off-site visits and community-based activities.

Personal Development

Support learners to develop communication, confidence, independence, teamwork, emotional regulation, employability skills and preparation for adulthood.
Record and monitor learner progress using RARPA or other agreed systems.

Safeguarding

Safeguard learners in accordance with statutory guidance and Petty Pool policies.
Recognise and report safeguarding concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
Contribute to learner risk assessments, behaviour support plans and wellbeing reviews.
Promote safe working practices across indoor, outdoor and community learning environments.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with tutors, commissioning schools, parents/carers and external professionals to support learner progress.
Liaise effectively with Local Authority services, SEND teams, CAMHS, Social Care, Youth Justice, Virtual School, Early Help and other partner agencies as required.
Work alongside the Outdoor Education team to deliver high-quality "Learning Without Walls" experiences.

Recording and Administration

Maintain accurate learner records, including CPOMS entries, progress records, behaviour logs and attendance information.
Monitor attendance and follow agreed procedures where learners fail to attend.
Contribute to individual, dynamic and educational visit risk assessments.

Professional Responsibilities

Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice and professional development.
Work in accordance with Petty Pool policies, procedures and values.
Contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Alternative Education provision.

Person Specification

Essential

Commitment to Petty Pool’s values of Brave, Ambitious, Collaborative and Creative
Qualification in Youth Work, Mentoring, Education Support or a related field (or eqivualent experience)
Experience supporting young people in education, youth work or community settings
Experience supporting vulnerable young people with SEND an/or SEMH
Understanding of trauma-informed practice, SEND, SEMH and EHCPs
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and maintain professional boundaries
Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Ability to use restorative and relational approaches to behaviour
Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach to challenging situations
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to maintain accurate learner records and contribute to safeguarding processes

Desirable

Level 3 Youth Worker qualification
Experience within Alternative Education
Experience of outdoor learning or forest school
Outdoor education or activity qualifications
First Aid Qualification
Mental Health First Aid
Safeguarding Level 3
Training in Autism, ADHD or related SEND areas
Knowledge of RARPA

Staff Benefits:

Working 41 weeks per year (term time) 11 weeks holiday
On-site parking
Company Sick pay (after passing probationary period)
Employee Assistant Programme
Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking, or cycling
Bike rack
Eye care vouchers
Company pension
Smart casual dress

Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026

Interviews will take place 12th or 13th August 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,912.17-£27,505.05 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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youth worker jobs in knutsford, chs

Alternative Education Youth Worker

Children's Support Worker (Part-time)

Youth Support Mentor

Children's Activity Based Support Worker

Young Persons Worker - Part Time

Youth Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home - Northwich

BANK Children's Residential Support Worker

Support Worker - Residential Care Home for Young Adults (Direct Employer, 4 Bed Service)

Youth Engagement Worker

Children's Support Worker

Lead Youth Facilitator - Explorers Leigh

Children's Waking Nights Support Worker

Mental Health Children's Support Worker (Nights)

Mental Health Children's Support Worker

Short Break Disabled Children's Worker

Bank Residential Care Worker (Children's Residential)

SEN Support Worker

Supporting Youth Facilitator - Explorers Leigh

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home - Macclesfield

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