The RISE Trust
Alternative provision youth worker
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Company Description
The RISE Trust is a well-established family and children’s charity serving communities across North Wiltshire. The organization manages Children’s Centres in Chippenham, Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett, and delivers Children’s Centre services in Corsham, Cricklade, Purton and Malmesbury. RISE Trust is committed to supporting children, young people and families through early help, targeted support and community-based programs. In addition to family services, the charity provides youth services and volunteering opportunities, creating pathways for personal development and community engagement. Team members join a supportive, values-driven organization focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
Role Description
The Alternative Provision Youth Worker is a part-time, on-site role based in Chippenham. This role involves providing structured support to young people who are accessing alternative education provision, helping them to engage positively with learning and personal development.
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- Planning and delivering targeted activities
- Offering one-to-one and small group support
- Helping young people develop social, emotional and life skills
The youth worker will work closely with schools, families and other professionals to:
- Monitor progress
- Manage individual support plans
- Ensure consistent safeguarding practices
The role also involves:
- Maintaining accurate records
- Contributing to reports
- Participating in team meetings and local partnership work to enhance youth provision
Qualifications
- Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with young people who may be disengaged or facing complex challenges, using empathy, active listening and consistent boundaries.
- Skills in planning and delivering engaging, structured activities and interventions that promote personal, social and emotional development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with families, schools, partner agencies and colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Good organizational skills, including record-keeping, report writing, and managing time and priorities across caseloads and sessions.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and relevant legislation and guidance relating to children and young people.
- Experience working with young people in youth work, education, social care or community settings; experience with alternative provision or additional needs is highly beneficial.
- Relevant qualification in youth work, social care, education or a related field, or demonstrable equivalent experience; willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families in the local community.
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