Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Workers to work in a range of welcoming secondary schools across Stafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your existing skills to support students' wellbeing, behaviour, and pe
About the role
Are you a passionate Youth Worker looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in a secondary school setting? Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work supporting students across schools in Stafford?
Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Workers to work in a range of welcoming secondary schools across Stafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your existing skills to support students' wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development while gaining valuable experience within education.
About the Role
This role is ideal for experienced Youth Workers looking to transfer their skills into education or those seeking flexible work that fits around existing commitments.
As a Youth Worker, you will:
- Support students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Provide mentoring and pastoral support to help students achieve their potential.
- Help students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
- Support positive behaviour management strategies throughout the school day.
- Work with students both inside and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Your experience in youth work will equip you with many of the skills schools value, including excellent communication, resilience, relationship building, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate and inspire young people.
About the School
Vision for Education works in partnership with a wide range of supportive secondary schools across Stafford and the surrounding areas.
Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent school-based role, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Stafford and the surrounding areas.
- Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your journey.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Experience working with children or young people in a youth work, mentoring, support, coaching, or community setting.
- Confidence supporting young people from a range of backgrounds and with varying needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence.
- A professional, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- The Right to Work in the UK.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, and qualifications. The minimum requirement for this position is previous experience working with children or young people.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of children and young people. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education Offers
As a valued employee, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house PAYE payroll.
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR).
- FREE training, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and CPD webinars.
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with our safeguarding policies.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV via this website.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, contact Lewis Willmore on 01543 410500 or email lewis.willmore@visionforeducation.co.uk.
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