Outreach Worker

The Limes College (Pupil Referral Unit) require an Outreach Worker to start as soon as possible

Salary: Scale NJC 5 (£29, 583 - £31, 440)

Actual: £25, 412 - £27, 007

36 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

 We are seeking to appoint an Outreach Worker to join our multi-agency team, motivating young people who are at risk of exclusion, have been excluded or are out of school on a temporary basis for a variety of reasons. 

You will have:

·        Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grades A – C or equivalent;

·        Experience and/or qualifications of working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties;

·        The ability to motivate and support vulnerable young people;

·        Good communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals;

·        A can-do attitude. 

We offer:

·        An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;

·        Excellent professional development opportunities;

·        Strong community spirit;

·        Staff who are supportive towards each other;

·        Pension scheme;

·        Term-time hours; 

·        On-site gym;

·        Free access to the employee assistance programme;

·        A curriculum where personalised learning is at the heart.

 We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. 

 Please refer to the Person Specification (listed in the attached Job Description) when completing your supporting statement. Please note that it is a mandatory requirement of the role that the post holder has a driving licence and has use of a vehicle.

 Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

 The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

 Closing date:        Thursday, 9 May 2024 at midday

 Interviews:           To Be Confirmed.