Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker

Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker - Crawley

West Sussex - Pastoral - LSA - SEN - SEMH - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping vulnerable and at risk young people?

This Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in Crawley is an amazing opportunity if you are an Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker. You will have the chance to have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable and at risk children and young people, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

In this Alternative Provision College in Crawley, you will be providing a vital service within the community, working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some of the young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many young people with SEMH needs are marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, this LSA/Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker role in Crawley will give you excellent practical experience with vulnerable, hard-to-reach students, before embarking on a career in outreach or for non-profit organisations. As well as Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker, this role is suitable for aspiring Probation Officers, Prison Officers and Youth Justice Workers.

Person Specification

Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Able to build confidence and motivation
Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
Able to commute to Crawley
**September start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£102.96 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now for or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd - Aspiring Gang Prevention Youth Worker
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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate