Job Description

We're Hiring: Green Skills Support Worker (Supported Internships)

Selby | 4 days per week (term-time) | 12.80 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young people and don't mind getting your hands dirty? Groundwork Yorkshire is looking for a

motivated, patient and hands-on Support Worker

to join our Green Skills team.

You'll support up to

4-6 young people (aged 17-19 with EHCPs)

as they gain real workplace experience, helping them build confidence, develop employability skills and transition into work. This is a varied role combining

outdoor practical work

,

one-to-one support

, and

classroom assistance with Maths, English and employability

.

- Work outdoors with a supportive team
- Make a real difference to young people's futures
- Opportunity to upskill and progress as the programme grows

If you're kind, reliable, flexible and experienced in supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date:

13 February 2026

Interviews in Selby:

23 February 2026

Join us and help grow greener futures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To support the interns with their day-to-day activities/work/behavior whilst on placement.

2. Support interns to develop a range of soft skills to help them in the future, including methods of managing behavior.

3. To support learners in applying for and preparing for their next steps into work.

4. To support learners in the creation of portfolios of work, working closely with other delivery staff to manage and integrate the gathering of evidence for accredited programmes.

5. To assist the team in recording for individual learners.

6. Monitor and review learner progress, ensuring monitoring systems are accurately capturing data, providing advice and support throughout the learners' agreed programme.

7. Managing communication skills and a tailored approach to different individuals if required, taking account of different perspectives, personalities, behaviors, and cultures.

8. Ensure the maintenance of internal electronic and hard copy information systems that record relevant learner outcomes and support the requirements of Groundwork, funders and partners.

9. Work with the green skills team to ensure the timetable developed is suitable to the needs of the young people.

10. Play an active role in the team and actively promote a positive image of Groundwork Yorkshire.

11. To comply with Groundworks' Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding policies at all times.

12. Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

Do you have a full divers license and own your own vehicle ? Do you have valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom?
Work Location: In person