Youth Worker

Job Title: Youth Worker
Location: Sunderland
Pay: £95-£115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential?

GSL Education Newcastle branch are partnering with schools in Sunderland to recruit dedicated Youth Worker. We want a caring and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with students, encourage engagement, and provide valuable pastoral and emotional support throughout the school day.

The Youth Worker is going to make a meaningful difference by helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and trust
* Support pupils experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
* Work alongside teaching and pastoral teams to promote student wellbeing
* Deliver targeted interventions that encourage confidence and personal development
* Respond calmly to challenging situations while maintaining a supportive approach
* Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment

Youth Worker Requirements:

* Experience working with children or young people in an educational or community setting is desirable
* Ability to communicate effectively and build strong professional relationships
* Resilient approach with confidence supporting pupils facing additional challenges\Good understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive behaviour
* Passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

* Receive rewarding daily rates of £95-£115, based on experience
* Gain valuable experience within supportive educational environments
* Develop transferable skills that enhance your career in education or youth support
* Benefit from ongoing guidance provided by dedicated education consultants
* Play a key role in helping young people build 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 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.