Youth Worker, County Durham

Alternative Education Provision | 27.5 hours per week | Term Time Only

Are you an experienced youth worker or children's residential practitioner looking for a role where you can make a real difference - without shift work or weekends?

We're looking for someone with resilience, empathy, and a great sense of humour to join our alternative education provision, supporting young people from Year 7 upwards who need a different approach to learning and personal development.

What you'll love about this role

* 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

* Term time only – enjoy school holidays off

* No evenings or weekend work

* A supportive, close-knit team

* The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people every day

About you

You'll thrive in this role if you:

* Have experience in youth work, children's residential care, or a similar setting.

* Can remain calm, consistent and resilient when faced with challenging situations.

* Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

* Bring energy, creativity and a genuine sense of humour to your work.

* Believe that every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

The role

You'll work with students, primarily Year 7 and above, helping them to engage in education, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes. Every day is different, and your ability to connect, encourage and inspire will be at the heart of what you do.

If you're ready to swap shifts for school hours and want a rewarding career where your experience truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help change young lives through education.

Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities

ColemanJames Ltd T/a CJ Education, is committed to safer recruitment and follows stringent compliance procedures when recruiting for education roles. Any offer of work will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity verification, and all other relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted, normally within three working days.

Why Work with CJ Education?

At CJ Education, we specialise in connecting talented education professionals with schools that match their skills and career goals. Our experienced consultants provide a professional, honest, and personalised recruitment service, ensuring you receive support throughout every stage of your journey.

We offer:

* Competitive rates of pay

* Access to a wide range of education opportunities

* Ongoing training and professional development

* A friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping you succeed

Safeguarding Commitment

CJ Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all candidates to share this commitment. Every placement is subject to our robust safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS clearance, employment references, and all required pre-employment checks.

Data Privacy

By submitting your application, you consent to Coleman James Ltd T/A CJ Education processing and securely storing your personal information, including, but not limited to your CV and application details, for recruitment purposes.

Your data will:

* Be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation

* Be stored securely and treated confidentially

* Never be shared with third parties without your consent

* Be retained for up to 24 months unless you request its deletion sooner

You have the right to request access to, update, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us directly
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