Youth Support Worker - Yeovil (Lufton) | £15 per hour | Full-Time Day Shifts Available - START ASAP
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
We are urgently recruiting 4 Youth Support Workers to join a specialist residential college in Yeovil that supports young people aged 16-25 with Autism, learning disabilities, and complex emotional or behavioural needs.
All candidates must be fully compliant before starting. Once cleared, you will attend a paid induction shift prior to joining the rota.
Key Details:
£15 per hour (including holiday pay)
Full-time hours available
Day shifts: 08:30-15:00 or 14:30-22:00
Rota includes weekends and Bank Holidays
Free on-site parking
Full training provided, including: Level 3 Health & Social Care, MAPA (Managing Actual and Potential Aggression)
What you'll be doing:
Supporting students in accessing education, therapy, and leisure activities (e.g. swimming, animal therapy, cinema)
Providing emotional support and promoting confidence, independence, and resilience
Encouraging participation in activities and acting as a positive role model
Helping create a safe, supportive and engaging residential environment
Assisting with personal care and everyday living tasks
Keeping student records and documentation up to date
What we're looking for:
Strong communication skills
Previous experience with young people or adults with additional needs (e.g. SEN school, care, supported living, youth work)
A calm, consistent and caring approach
Weekly availability to ensure continuity and stability for students
This is a highly rewarding role where your support will have a direct impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make a difference, apply now.
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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