Youth Worker
Pay: £90-£110 per day
Full-time/ Term Time only
Dagenham, London
We are looking for a Youth Mentor to join our team and support young people who may be facing barriers to learning, social development, or emotional wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with young people to help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their potential.
Youth Worker Role:
Building positive, trusting relationships with students
Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
Supporting students to manage behaviour, emotions, and peer relationships
Acting as a role model and positive influence, particularly for those at risk of disengagement
Working alongside teaching, pastoral, and SEN staff to create supportive learning environments
Encouraging personal development, attendance, and resilience.
Experience working in Secondary schools, PRU.
Youth Worker Responsibilities:
Has experience working with young people in schools, youth work, sports, or mentoring SEN students.
Can remain calm, consistent, and empathetic in challenging situations
Is confident setting boundaries and promoting positive behaviour
Can relate well to young people from diverse backgrounds
Is committed to making a genuine difference every day
Enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you're interested in this Youth Mentor position, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community