Job description
Job Title: Youth Worker
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you committed to helping young people overcome challenges and realise their full potential?
GSL Education Newcastle branch are giving an opportunity for Youth Workers to join supportive schools in Stockton-on-Tees. We would like to hear from motivated individuals who can build positive relationships with students, provide pastoral support, and encourage young people to develop confidence, resilience, and positive behaviours.
The position focuses on empowering students to build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to succeed in education.
Youth Worker Responsibilities:
- Build positive relationships that encourage trust, engagement, and personal development
- Support pupils experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges throughout the school day
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to promote student wellbeing and inclusion
- Deliver targeted interventions that help improve confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
- Respond appropriately to challenging situations while maintaining a calm and supportive approach
- Encourage a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students
Youth Worker Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Ability to build strong professional relationships with students and colleagues
- Confident supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management principles
- Resilient, approachable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Secure a role offering £90–£120 per day, depending on your experience and suitability
- Gain valuable experience within supportive educational settings
- Develop transferable skills that enhance future career opportunities
- Benefit from ongoing support provided by dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day
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 Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘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.