Job Title: Youth Worker Location: Newcastle Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term Ready to guide young people through daily challenges and help them develop stronger confidence, behaviour, and personal skills? GSL Education are currently recruiting a Youth Worker to support young people within Newcastle area. We are looking for a dependable and approachable individual who can offer guidance, build trust, and help students stay engaged throughout the day. The Youth Worker role provides an opportunity to use mentoring, communication, and pastoral support skills to help students make positive choices and develop resilience. Responsibilities: Offer practical and emotional support to young people during the school day Help students manage difficult moments and make positive behavioural choices Build trusted relationships that encourage confidence and cooperation Support engagement in learning, routines, and social development Work with staff to identify concerns and provide consistent guidance Promote independence, self-esteem, and respectful communication Youth Worker Requirements: Experience supporting young people in youth work, mentoring, care, or community settings Strong ability to listen, guide, and communicate with young people effectively Understanding of barriers that may affect behaviour, confidence, or engagement Calm and reliable approach when supporting challenging situations Ability to work well with staff, students, and wider support teams Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) Why Join GSL Education: Daily rates based on your experience and placement responsibilities Opportunity to use youth work experience in a meaningful support role Access to training and development opportunities Guidance from education consultants throughout your placement Valuable experience supporting young people in structured environments Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK. For more information or to register your interest in ‘ Youth Worker ’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘ apply now ’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.