Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? A supportive and inclusive school in Middlesbrough is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join their team. This Youth Worker role is ideal for someone who can build positive relationships, inspire confidence and help pupils achieve both academically and personally.

The successful Youth Worker will provide tailored support to pupils, including 1:1 interventions and small group work. As a Youth Worker, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, engagement and educational progress while helping pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Youth Worker who genuinely cares about young people and wants to be the kind of positive role model and mentor that every child deserves. Schools are looking for candidates who demonstrate professionalism, compassion and the high standards of care and support that they would want for their own children.

Key Responsibilities of the Youth Worker:

• Providing 1:1 support and mentoring to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and educational development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and strong engagement in learning.
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achievement.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to implement support strategies.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, independence and self-esteem.
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.

The Ideal Youth Worker Will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.
• Be passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be patient, resilient and adaptable in approach.
• Have experience supporting pupils with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
• Have a fully checkable work history.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your career journey.
• Full-time, consistent work Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants.
• Access to training courses to enhance knowledge and skills.

This Youth Worker role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

To apply for this Youth Worker role in Middlesbrough, please submit your up-to-date CV and a consultant will be in touch.

Referral Bonus:
We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of Teachers or Teaching Assistants.