Youth Workers & Care Workers – St Helens
Axcis Education is currently recruiting dedicated Youth Workers and Care Workers to support vulnerable pupils across various school settings in St Helens and the surrounding areas. We are a leading education agency that specializes in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working in mainstream schools, SEND schools, alternative provisions, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time work, we offer flexible options, including temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.
What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience working with children or adults with additional learning needs. If you’re unfazed by challenging behaviour, can remain calm under pressure, and have a genuine passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate, and resilient in supporting students who may face a range of challenges, including:
1. ADHD
2. Attachment Disorders
3. Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
4. Challenging Behaviours
5. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
6. PMLD, SPLD, and more
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
1. Teaching Assistant (TA) or childcare qualifications
2. Training in Team Teach or MAPA
3. Experience working with children or adults with additional needs
If you have experience in managing challenging behaviour or emotional/behavioural disorders, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Why Join Us?
1. Competitive hourly rates starting from £12.80 PAYE
2. Consistent work and the opportunity to work with some amazing students and schools in the area
3. Training and professional development to help you grow in your role
4. A refer-a-friend scheme with great rewards
5. Hours typically 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, can use their initiative, and is eager to get involved and make a real difference. If you’re passionate about working with vulnerable young people and want to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your rewarding journey with Axcis Education!
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Smith on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
Contact: Hannah Smith
Telephone: 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026
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