Youth Engagement and Inclusion Worker (Term Time Only + 4 weeks) The Youth Engagement and Inclusion

The Youth Engagement and Inclusion Worker plays a central role within an intensive construction-based NEET re engagement programme. The post holder provides day to day youth work support, safeguarding oversight and informal learning support to young people who are NEET or at significant risk of disengagement.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Work and Engagement

• Build strong, trusting relationships with learners through daily contact and consistent presence
• Act as a key trusted adult for learners across all stages of the programme
• Support re engagement, motivation and confidence building for young people with complex barriers
• Use trauma informed, restorative approaches to manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support learners through anxiety, low mood and moments of disengagement
• Promote positive routines, punctuality and readiness for learning

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Act as a safeguarding practitioner within the programme and identify concerns at an early stage
• Record, report and elevate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies
• Liaise with safeguarding leads, Positive Steps and external agencies as required
• Carry out daily informal welfare checks and support a safe, calm learning environment
• Support learners to access mental health, wellbeing or specialist support services
• Maintain accurate safeguarding and wellbeing records

Learning Support and Inclusion

• Provide informal learning support during construction sessions, working alongside the tutor
• Help learners understand instructions, break tasks into manageable steps and remain on task
• Support learners with additional needs to access practical activities safely and confidently
• Encourage development of communication, teamwork and confidence through activity
• Support applied English, maths or digital tasks in context where required
• Promote inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments

Attendance, Behaviour and Routine

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality
• Follow up non attendance on the same day where learners do not arrive
• Support learners to build routines gradually, particularly at early engagement stages
• Contribute to individual support plans where engagement or behaviour becomes a concern
• Maintain clear and accurate records of engagement and progress

Progression and Transitions

• Work collaboratively with Positive Steps staff to support careers engagement and decision making
• Encourage learner participation in progression activities such as tasters, interviews and visits
• Support learners with preparation for college interviews, apprenticeships or employment
• Maintain appropriate contact with learners during the transition and taper phase post exit
• Help reduce drop off during the first weeks of a new placement

Team and Programme Working

• Work closely with the construction tutor to plan supportive and inclusive delivery
• Contribute to case discussions, reviews and programme evaluation
• Support a calm, respectful and positive learning culture
• Follow organisational safeguarding, health and safety and data protection procedures

Recognised youth work qualification or equivalent professional experience

• Mental health first aid or wellbeing related training, Experience of working with vulnerable or disengaged young people aged 14-25
• Strong youth work, mentoring or engagement background
• Ability to build trust quickly with young people with complex needs
• Calm, resilient and reflective approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
• Confidence working in informal, practical and non classroom environments
• Good communication, recording and partnership working skills, Experience of acting as a safeguarding officer or deputy
• Experience working with NEET learners or post 16 re engagement provision
• Understanding of SEND, additional needs or trauma informed practice
• Experience working alongside vocational or construction tutors, Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes, Sound understanding on Microsoft package - Word, emails

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