Youth Worker – Full-Time Location: Liverpool | Setting: Alternative Provision | Start Date: ASAP A dedicated alternative provision school in Liverpool is seeking a full-time Youth Worker to join their committed team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who require a fresh start in education. The school caters to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who have experienced challenges in mainstream settings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping these students re-engage with learning, build self-esteem, and develop the skills needed to move forward with confidence. Key Responsibilities: Engage students through mentoring, sports, creative activities, and positive daily interactions. Serve as a trusted adult and role model, fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Encourage participation in learning through inclusive, flexible, and personalised approaches. Provide consistent support for students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies. Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a structured and nurturing learning environment. Candidate Profile: Background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or a similar support-focused role. Experience working with young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health), SEN, or behavioural needs. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport. Patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help students succeed. Confident in managing challenging behaviour and providing emotional and pastoral support. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping students overcome barriers and achieve their potential. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.