Youth Worker - Behavioural Support Specialist Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Worker to provide targeted, person-centered support to secondary-aged children (typically 11-16 years old) who are experiencing significant behavioral difficulties. This role focuses on developing positive coping mechanisms, improving self-regulation skills, and fostering a constructive attitude toward learning and social engagement, primarily within an educational or community setting. Key Responsibilities * 1. Direct Student Support: * Plan, deliver, and evaluate one-on-one and small group interventions focused on social-emotional learning, anger management, conflict resolution, and self-esteem building. * De-escalate challenging behaviors effectively and safely, using recognized strategies and maintaining a calm, authoritative presence. * Act as a mentor and positive role model, establishing trusting relationships with young people. * 2. Strategy and Planning: * Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized behaviour support plans (BSPs) and safety plans. * Identify triggers and underlying causes of challenging behavior and provide feedback to the wider team (e.g., teachers, parents, social workers). * Maintain accurate and confidential records of sessions, progr...