Young Offenders Support Worker

Young Offenders Support Worker Full Time, Shifts. Earlies, Lates and Weekends. Are you a current or an aspiring Young Offenders Support Worker who wants to make a difference to the lives of Young People in the Leeds area? Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH? Are you an experienced support worker or sports coach seeking a new challenge? If you are answering 'yes' to any of the above mentioned questions, we would love to hear from you! All of the pupils that attend this secure unit have either been placed there by the Local Authority for Welfare Reasons or they have been placed there by the Youth Justice Board as they have been convicted of a crime. The staff that work with these young people need to be fully committed and genuinely passionate about making a real difference to the lives of these young people. If you feel that you meet this criteria and the criteria below, then please do get in touch. £13 per hour for weekdays and £20 per hour for weekends Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are 6 months minimum experience working with Children with Mental Health issues from deprived backgrounds with challenging behaviour. The Role The responsibilities of a Young Offenders Support Worker at this provision are as follows: supporting the young people in the setting to manage their behaviour, as well as providing fun and safe environment. You will also be responsible for record keeping and reporting incidents. The Provision The Provision is a 24 bed secure unit place for chidlren ages between 11-16 that have been convicted fo a crime or have safeguarding issues. Requirements To be considered for the Young Offenders Support Worker position, you will: Be available Monday to Sunday for early and late shifts and able to comit to a 37.5 hour rota. Be physically fit and energetic. Be passionate about changing the lives of young people with Mental Health Issues Have expereince working with young people with mental health issues. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training and safeguarding training. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are an experienced or aspiring Young Offenders Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage young people and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND Team and ask for Liam or Rachel on (phone number removed)