Youth Worker

Location: South Gloucestershire
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 311022443
Salary: £13.75 - £15.15/hour
Job Published: 04 February 2026

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a young person’s day, and sometimes their whole direction?

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Bristol that does things properly. It’s a nurturing and diverse secondary school setting supporting students aged 11–16.

This is a school known locally for its strong sense of community and commitment to wellbeing. Ofsted praised the positive relationships between staff and pupils, the calm, purposeful atmosphere, and the thoughtful support in place for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. In short, it’s a place where young people feel safe, supported and believed in.

The role

As a Youth Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be right at the heart of the provision.

  • Supporting students aged 11–16, likley with SEMH or SEND needs

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only

  • Starting from £13.75 per hour (around £90 per day)

  • Starting ASAP, once you are cleared and compliant with our registration checks.

You’ll work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to help students regulate emotions, engage with learning and build positive relationships. Some days will be challenging. Many days will be incredibly rewarding. Every day, you’ll know your presence matters.

Who this role is perfect for

This role suits people who care deeply about young people and want to be part of something meaningful.

You might be a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, teaching assistant or support worker. You might be local and looking for a long-term role in a school that values its staff. Experience is welcome, but it’s not the deal-breaker.

What matters most is who you are. If you’re patient, empathetic, consistent and good at building trust, you’ll fit right in. Skills from youth work, coaching or support roles, like communication, encouragement and emotional awareness, translate brilliantly when working with students who require additional support.

This is hands-on, purposeful work in a school that understands behaviour is communication and believes every young person deserves the chance to succeed.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.