Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker – Bath

Axcis Education is working with an all-through specialist school that supports over 100 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Students may experience anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, self-harm or attachment disorders, and all have an EHCP for SEMH. Our mission is to offer a safe, nurturing environment where each young person can learn trust, build strong relationships, and develop resilience.

Our provision is shaped by research‑informed SEMH methodologies:

• Clear routines and calm boundaries
• Attentive relationships where every voice and non‑verbal cue matters
• Solution‑focused support with reflective “safe spaces” available

• Deliver 1:1 therapeutic or emotional support tailored to students’ needs
• Co‑facilitate small groups that focus on social skills, emotional regulation, or wellbeing
• Work closely with teaching and therapeutic staff to implement SEMH‑informed strategies
• Monitor and record pupil progress, adapt approaches as needed
• Build trusting, respectful relationships; celebrate progress and successes
• Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive environment in line with our safeguarding ethos

• A supportive, collaborative setting as part of a Trust that invests in professional development (e.g., SEMH safe haven training, safeguarding conferences)
• An environment guided by core values and evidence‑based approaches
• Flexible contract types ranging from short‑term to permanent, full‑time or part‑time
• Pay rates around £13.60 per hour

• Experience or strong interest in supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Excellent communication skills – both for building rapport and collaborating with colleagues
• Emotional resilience and ability to use structured, nurturing approaches when working with challenging behaviour
• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Social Care, Youth Work, Counselling) or demonstrable relevant experience

If you are keen to hear more, please send your CV to  or call us at  and ask for Kathryn INDSW.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Kathryn Green on | Ext: 2005.

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Temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and, as such, we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such you will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact:
Kathryn Green

Telephone: | Ext: 2005