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Are you a passionate and experienced Youth Worker looking to make a significant impact on young lives? This thriving secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance our pastoral and student support services. This is a vital role focused on empowering students, promoting their well-being, and fostering a positive school experience.Located in the vibrant city of Preston, his school is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school committed to supporting every student's academic and personal growth. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing environment where young people feel valued, understood, and confident to achieve their full potential. Our comprehensive pastoral care system is central to our success, and the Youth Worker role is a key component of this." The Opportunity:As a Youth Worker at our Preston secondary school, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' holistic development. You will work directly with young people, individually and in groups, addressing their social, emotional, and practical needs, and helping them to overcome challenges. This position is ideal for a professional with a proven track record in youth engagement, mentoring, and support.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Building positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted mentor and role model.</li><li>Providing pastoral support and guidance to students on a range of issues, including attendance, behaviour, emotional well-being, and social challenges.</li><li>Developing and facilitating youth work programmes, workshops, and activities that promote personal and social development, life skills, and healthy choices.</li><li>Working with students at risk of disengagement, offering early intervention and support to improve attendance, behaviour, and academic outcomes.</li><li>Collaborating closely with teachers, the SENCO, pastoral leads, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.</li><li>Liaising with parents/carers and external agencies (e.g., social services, mental health services) to ensure comprehensive support for students.</li><li>Identifying and responding to students' emerging needs, including safeguarding concerns, and making appropriate referrals.</li><li>Promoting student voice and participation within the school community.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and confidential records of interactions and interventions.</li><li>Contributing to the overall positive ethos and safeguarding culture of the school.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate:<ul><li>A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Counselling, or a related field (e.g., a degree in Youth Work, or significant professional experience).</li><li>Proven experience working directly with young people, particularly adolescents, in an educational, community, or support setting.</li><li>A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people today and effective strategies for support and engagement.</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional boundaries.</li><li>Patience, empathy, resilience, and a non-judgemental approach.</li><li>Ability to manage challenging behaviour constructively and promote positive social interactions.</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills, including record-keeping.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.</li><li>A deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>A highly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people in a Preston secondary school.</li><li>A supportive and collaborative pastoral team and school community.</li><li>Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.</li><li>The chance to develop and implement innovative youth work initiatives.</li></ul>How to Apply:If you are an experienced and passionate Youth Worker seeking a fulfilling role in a Preston secondary school, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to (url removed).Closing Date: open-ended. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

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Lecturer in Counselling Salary Lecturer Point 23-37, £27,185 to £41,014 pro-rata, per annum. Plus Market Premium of £3,000 pro-rata, reviewed annually and dependent on meeting market premium criteria as specified on the job advert. Contractual hours 18.5 Close date 4th June The RoleWe are looking to enhance our team of Counselling lecturers who teach on our highly successful and popular Counselling courses you will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate level across the FdA and BA (hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes at Blackburn University Centre. Supporting students completing these programmes, as well as being flexible and willing to teach on other programmes within the school.Maintaining and developing the curriculum to ensure relevance to Counselling and the wider links related industry organisations as required. Engaging with students using a variety of learning and teaching modes, including face to face and blended learning on full, part time and short courses.What are we looking for?You should have a UK Honours degree (or ENIC-NARIC recognised degree) in a relevant discipline and a PGCE or other teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will also have a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification (or willing to work towards).You must be a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent practice experience and a current practicing counsellor. You will also have a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Counselling Services Sector. Market PremiumThe market premium will be payable to successful candidates who have 12 months teaching experience in counselling based subjects (excluding experience gained during your teaching qualification), three years experience in a counselling role and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

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Belmont Recruitment currently have vacancies for Substance Misuse Recovery Workers, in the Lancaster area. We are looking for experienced Recovery Workers who have worked with caseloads of clients who currently suffering from substance misuse addiction or in the recovery stages. This will include managing a caseload of clients. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: <ul> <li>Manage a complex client caseload.</li> <li>Complete Care plans and carry out risk assessments.</li> <li>Provide screening, assessment, and recovery planning.</li> <li>Support Service users from point of entry into the service and through their recovery.</li> <li>Work with service users to support social re-integration, promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination.</li> </ul> This post is available for an immediate start, and will include working full time between Monday and Friday 9am and 5pm. <ul> <li>Hours: Full Time</li> <li>Days: Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm</li> <li>Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing)</li> <li>Salary: 19.00 to 21.00 per hour depending on experience.</li> </ul> We also have a number of opportunities across the North West working within Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice, feel free to contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment if you are looking for a specific position. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; <ul> <li>Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)</li> <li>Single point of contact consultant.</li> <li>24h support.</li> <li>Regular communication updates.</li> <li> 250.00 Referral Benefit Scheme.</li> </ul>

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