Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are looking for a committed Youth Worker to join our inclusive and supportive team. Youμ play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for students with a range of needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), communication and interaction difficulties, and other co-occurring challenges.
What youμ do:
Who weę looking for:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a caring, dedicated team that puts studentswellbeing and progress at the heart of everything we do. You will be well supported by teaching staff, senior leaders, and family support professionals.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
We operate various schools and programmes designed to help children and young adults with SEND, offering specialised teaching, outreach services, and alternative provision to meet diverse educational needs.
We work closely with schools and communities across the eastern region of England, providing training, consultancy, and tailored support for both students and staff. Our services include trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding expertise, curriculum adaptation, and behaviour support.
The Eastern Education Group helps shape and deliver education from primary through to those accessing University, Apprenticeships (higher and degree) and professional development in the workplace. We also support those people who simply have a passion for learning.
As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday, 11th July
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to 11/07/2025 - early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.