Job Description

The Position:

We're looking for a Youth Worker

(MAT Cover - Up to 12 months)

37 Hours per week - Term Time only

NWSLC are recruiting an enthusiastic Youth Worker to work with students at the point of enrolment and for the duration of their time at college. The successful candidate will work closely with key curriculum areas to equip a case load of students with personal and professional attitudes and behaviours to allow them to successfully achieve their full potential and be ready for their progression

What skills are we looking for:

Hold a Youth Community qualification at L2 or similar or willing to achieve Recent experience working in an educational establishment An ability to relate effectively to people of all ages and backgrounds and have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities for the role:

To ensure there is a positive and friendly community spirit amongst the students by helping to create a safe, welcoming and healthy environment. To develop and deliver a range of activities and services suitable for all students. Drive forward the continuous development of qualitative student experience provision including student engagement and inclusion.

The Location:

Harrowbrook/Hinckley Campuses

Why Should You Apply?

The pay range we're offering is Grade E, 17-20 (19,966-20,907) Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with generous Employer Pension contribution We offer great staff development opportunities Family friendly policies and procedures
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We're committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment, please contact the recruiting manager.

We aim to support our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance. We recognise that many of our employees have responsibilities and are committed to providing support for our employees. We are working hard to support flexible and new ways of working where possible and offer a wide range of benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

'Please apply as soon as you can as we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable number of applications.'

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9-12 months

Pay: 19,966.00-20,907.00 per year

Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

working with students: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/08/2025
Reference ID: REQ0000648