Job description
Job Title: Youth Worker
Location: Stockton
Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Motivated to guide young people through challenges and help them build confidence, resilience, and positive routines?
GSL Education are looking to appoint a Youth Worker to work across schools in Stockton. We are searching for a reliable and approachable individual who can use strong communication and mentoring skills to help students feel supported and engaged.
The Youth Worker will make a positive difference by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support to young people throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
- Support young people with confidence, behaviour, and day-to-day engagement
- Provide guidance during challenging moments using a calm and consistent approach
- Help students develop positive routines, social skills, and self-awareness
- Build trusted relationships that encourage cooperation and personal growth
- Work alongside staff to provide consistent support throughout the school day
- Promote positive choices, independence, and respectful communication
Youth Worker Requirements:
- Experience working with young people in youth work, mentoring, care, or support settings
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of the barriers that may affect young people's behaviour and engagement
- Calm, reliable, and professional approach in challenging situations
- Ability to work well with staff and contribute to student support plans
- 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 skills in a meaningful school-based role
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Valuable experience helping young people develop confidence and resilience
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 across 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.