Community youth support worker jobs

The Nook, Greenwich is a peer support project aiming to provide a safe and welcoming space for young people living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (or those who have a GP within the borough) to connect with other young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. 

We are recruiting a sessional Young Person's Peer Support Worker to co-lead the development and delivery of The Nook alongside our Peer Support Coordinator and a team of volunteers.

You will work with Peer Support Volunteers to plan and co-facilitate the groups in line with service user needs. You will have experience of group development, psychoeducation, collaborative working across service teams and an excellent understanding of service user engagement particularly with young people. You will be highly organised and be proficient with case management tasks and project management administration and take an active role in creating partnerships. 

Groups will be held at the University of Greenwich premises and will run every week until March 2027, with hope of an extension of contract. We particularly want to increase engagement of under-served communities in Greenwich.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Monday 3rd August (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Friday 14th August

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. This is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust. 

The Fundraising and Communications Officer plays a vital and diverse role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate and London Youth as a whole. As well as taking on your own specific projects, you will offer support to the wider Fundraising and Communications Directorate across events, different income streams, and communications projects as we work to achieve our targets in excess of £3.6m. You will collaborate with colleagues, funders, and partners and meet youth workers and young people as we look to engage and inspire audiences in support of transformational youth work.

What you will be doing

• Support the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to deliver challenging events, digital fundraising and volunteering. 
• Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and delivery of events, including the London Youth Awards, site visits, lunch and learns, Born Ambitious, and the AGM. 
• Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and implementation of a new income stream. 
• Support the Communications team on the development and delivery of on and offline communications assets. 
• Be the first point of contact for all fundraising and communications enquiries. 
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure all pages on our website are up to date, accurate and compelling, and position our charity as a credible partner of funders. 
• Undertake research on behalf of the Fundraising and Communications teams as appropriate. 
• Provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications Directorate. 
• Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint. 
• Contribute to the team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts where appropriate. 
• Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations. 
• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations. 
• Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. 

What you bring to the role 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• A good understanding of income streams and how fundraising teams function. 
• A good understanding of communications teams, their key responsibilities, and how they function. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders. 
• Proven administrative experience. 
• Experience of support on the development and delivery of events. 
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking and present research. 
• Demonstrable experience of leading on projects. 

Attributes and Behaviours: 

• Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people. 
• A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive, underpinned by a can-do attitude. 
• Ability to work on your own initiative. 
• Collaborative team member, willing to seek advice and support from others. 
• Creative mindset. 
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail. 
• Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment. 
• Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team. 
• Passion for personal and professional development with willingness to learn new skills. 
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required. 

You will be able to demonstrate our values of being: 

• Ambitious
• Collaborative 
• Inclusive 
• Accountable

Why work at London Youth 

• Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). 
• Employer 4% pension contribution. 
• Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free Health Care Cash Plan. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. 
• You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!

Do you believe communities are central to preventing violence and creating safer neighbourhoods? Salford CVS is looking for a Development Worker (Violence Reduction) to support a community-led programme in Little Hulton, working alongside young people, residents and local organisations to identify priorities, shape solutions and drive positive change. 

You'll build relationships, facilitate community engagement and co-design activities, amplify youth and community voices, and help local partners deliver initiatives that address the root causes of violence. If you're passionate about working with young people, strengthening communities and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

Main purposes of the post

To support the delivery of the community-led violence reduction programme in Salford, working with young people, communities and VCSE partners in Little Hulton. 

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit worked with 10GM, other VCSE providers and local communities to co-design our approach to a community-led violence reduction programme. The programme is one of the Violence Reduction Unit’s flagship projects across Greater Manchester and is in line with the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Strategy and Public Service Reform programme to involve communities to identify priorities, problem solve and direct investment and interventions accordingly. In Salford, the programme will be delivered within Little Hulton.

Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).

Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles and within Little Hulton.

The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.

Outreach Support Worker

Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £28093 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day:  10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026

Help young people build stable futures

Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Outreach Support Worker to join our new Outreach Service and help young people aged 18 to 24 access the support they need to prevent homelessness and sustain safe, secure accommodation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people who may be experiencing housing difficulties, be at risk of homelessness, or need support to maintain their tenancy. You will provide practical advice, guidance, and person-centred support while working collaboratively with partners across Hertfordshire to help young people achieve positive outcomes.

As part of a committed and supportive team, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to live independently and thrive.

About the role

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will:

• Provide housing advice and support to young people aged 18 to 24 who are at risk of homelessness.
• Carry out housing and support assessments, identifying needs and arranging appropriate support.
• Help young people sustain their accommodation through practical support with budgeting, managing finances, welfare benefits, rent arrears, and independent living skills.
• Build positive and professional relationships with external agencies and community partners.
• Maintain regular contact with young people and support them to access services that meet their individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across hyh to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring all young people receive safe and effective support.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understands the challenges that can contribute to homelessness and housing instability.
• Is able to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Is confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Has good IT, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
• Demonstrates a non-judgemental, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
• Is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is required for this role.
 

Why join hyh?

At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.

We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:

• A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday ��
• Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
• BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training and development, including secondments
• Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

Safeguarding

hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
 

Apply now

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, prevent homelessness, and build brighter futures, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our website and apply via the link provided.

Senior Outreach Worker

Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £33,095 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day:  10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026
 

Make a difference to young people's lives

Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Outreach Worker to help establish and develop an exciting new outreach service.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated by making a real impact and wants to work directly with young people who are at risk of homelessness. As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will play a key role in delivering support, building relationships, and helping young people access the services and opportunities they need to achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of our Frontline Services team, you will help shape a new service from the ground up while ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support.
 

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting young people, vulnerable individuals, or those facing housing-related challenges.
• Can build trusting and professional relationships with a wide range of people.
• Is confident working independently and managing a varied caseload.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Takes a strengths-based and person-centred approach to support.
• Is committed to inclusion, equality, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and believes that every young person deserves a safe place to live and the opportunity to thrive.

Why join hyh?
At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.

We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:

• A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday ��
• Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
• BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training and development, including secondments
• Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards

Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.
 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

Safeguarding
hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
 

Apply now

Join us in helping young people build brighter futures and prevent homelessness before it happens.  Visit our website and click the apply here link.
Please upload a covering letter and CV outlining your relevant skills and experience as well as why you want to apply for the role.  
 

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

Hastings Foyer provides medium-high supported accommodation for a total of 47 young people at risk of homelessness, aged 16 to 25, and care experienced young people under the age of 18. The service offers self-contained accommodation with access to shared communal facilities, helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for independent living. Support includes managing finances and budgeting, developing life and employment skills, and maintaining personal wellbeing and self-care.

We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and Bank Workers who provide consistent, high-quality support to our residents. We take a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach, empowering young people to develop essential life skills, identify and achieve personal goals, and build the confidence needed to progress towards independent living and a positive future.

Located just off the seafront, the service is well connected to local amenities and has strong links with the wider community, actively encouraging residents to engage with and contribute to community life.

We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are:

Housing and Compliance

• Support young people to understand and comply with their occupancy agreements, including coaching them to meet house rules and responsibilities as part of preparing for successful independent living.
• Promote a strong rent‑payment and credit culture, encouraging residents to maintain regular payments and understand their financial obligations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and statutory requirements affecting young people, ensuring practice aligns with current housing law and organisational policies.
• Respond promptly and effectively to breaches of agreement, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or property damage, using restorative approaches where appropriate and working collaboratively with the wider team.

Coaching and Engagement

• Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
• Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community.
• Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
• Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance).

There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. 

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate. 

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in housing or supported accommodation, ideally supporting young people with multiple and complex needs.
• Strong understanding of occupancy agreements, rent management, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment.
• Ability to manage arrears, ASB, and other non‑compliance issues using appropriate and restorative approaches.
• Good knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding procedures, and compliance requirements, with the ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Familiarity with statutory and voluntary services available to young people and ability to work proactively with a caseload to support progression towards independent living.

Skills and Abilities

• Confident in record‑keeping, including case notes, incident reporting, and health and safety checks.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 18 August at midnight, with a proposed interview date of Monday 24 August 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

LGBTQ+ Youth Worker - Outreach

Reports to: LGBTQ+ Youth Work Lead

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Confirmed until end May 2027. We would welcome secondment applications for this post as well. Based on successful future fundraising this role could be extended

Salary: £32,475.00

Location: Multiple sites across 4 counties, with focus on rural and underserved areas

Unsociable hours: This role involves some unsociable hours of work, and requires flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Travel: Own transport essential – travel expenses will be reimbursed

Language: Able to communicate in Welsh and English, both verbally and in writing (essential)

Closing Date for Applications: 10th August

Interview Dates: 18th & 20th August

Purpose of Role

The Outreach LGBTQ+ Youth Worker will extend access for LGBTQ+ youth provision into rural and underserved areas within North Wales. This role focuses on reaching LGBTQ+ young people in areas where services are limited, providing both group-based and one-to-one support, and ensuring bilingual Welsh/English provision. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider Viva LGBTQ+ team while having particular responsibility for outreach and Welsh language delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Rural Outreach and Development:

● Develop and extend LGBTQ+ youth provision in rural and underserved areas across 4 counties, in areas agreed with the Viva LGBTQ+ Team Lead

● Identify and engage with LGBTQ+ young people in underserved and rural communities

● Co-produce and deliver LGBTQ+ youth groups

● Build relationships with rural schools, community organisations, and partners to facilitate access to the youth work support and activities

Direct Youth Work Delivery:

● Deliver programmes and activities at multiple sites

● Provide one-to-one support and key-working for LGBTQ+ young people

● Support advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people

● Facilitate participation and co-production with young people

● Provide a role/possibility model for LGBTQ+ young people

Bilingual Provision:

● Ensure LGBTQ+ provision is accessible to young people in their preferred language

● Contribute to Welsh language communications and resources across the organisation

Quality and Accountability:

● Contribute to quality assurance and evaluation

● Support impact measurement and reporting

● Follow instructions for budgeting and financial record keeping

Professional Practice:

● Participate fully in reflective peer supervision

● Maintain safeguarding duties commensurate with role

● Attend and complete training and CPD as directed

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

● Level 3 Youth Work qualification or above (or working towards)

● Training in LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion

Essential Experience:

● Experience of delivering youth work with diverse groups of young people

● Experience and understanding of issues which impact the lives of LGBTQ+ young people and communities

● Experience working in rural communities and/or understanding of rural issues

Essential Skills:

● Able to communicate confidently in Welsh and English, both verbally and in writing (essential requirement for this post)

● Excellent youth work skills including relationship building and group work

● Ability to work independently and take initiative

● Well adapted collaborative and team working skills

● Strong understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and inclusive practice

● Good communication and interpersonal skills

● Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential due to rural nature of role)

● Flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Essential Personal Qualities:

● Expert through lived experience

● Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-oppressive practise

● Self-motivated and able to work independently in rural locations

● Warm, approachable, and non-judgmental

● Culturally sensitive and respectful of Welsh language and culture

● Resilient and adaptable

● Commitment to youth work values and principles

Desirable:

● Experience of outreach youth work

● Experience working across multiple sites

● Knowledge of rural North Wales communities

● Understanding of barriers faced by LGBTQ+ young people in rural areas

Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ - Allgymorth

Yn Atebol i: Arweinydd Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Oriau: Llawn amser (37 awr yr wythnos)

Cyflog: £32,475.00

Cytundeb: Wedi'i gadarnhau tan ddiwedd mis Mai 2027. Byddem hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau am secondiad ar gyfer y swydd hon. Gellid ymestyn y rôl hon yn dibynnu ar lwyddiant codi arian yn y dyfodol.

Lleoliad: Safleoedd lluosog ar draws pedair sir, gyda ffocws ar ardaloedd gwledig a'r ardaloedd hynny sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau

Oriau anghymdeithasol: Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnwys rhywfaint o waith yn ystod oriau anghymdeithasol, ac mae angen hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Teithio: Mae mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol yn hanfodol – telir costau teithio

Iaith: Y gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig (hanfodol)

Dyddyiad terfynol am ceisiau: 10fed Mis Awst 2026

Dyddiadau cyfweld:18fed & 20ain Mis Awst 2026

Diben y Rôl

Bydd y Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ - Allgymorth yn ehangu mynediad at ddarpariaeth ieuenctid LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau yng ngogledd Cymru. Mae'r rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar gyrraedd pobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd lle mae gwasanaethau'n gyfyngedig, darparu cymorth mewn grwpiau ac ar sail un-i-un, a sicrhau darpariaeth ddwyieithog Gymraeg a Saesneg. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio ar y cyd â thîm ehangach Viva LHDTC+ tra'n ysgwyddo cyfrifoldeb penodol am waith allgymorth a darparu gwasanaethau drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

Allgymorth a Datblygu mewn Ardaloedd Gwledig

● Datblygu ac ehangu darpariaeth ieuenctid LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau ar draws pedair sir, mewn ardaloedd a gytunir gyda'r Arweinydd Tîm Viva LHDTC+

● Adnabod ac ymgysylltu â phobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn cymunedau gwledig ac ardaloedd sydd heb ddigon o wasanaethau

● Cydgynhyrchu a darparu grwpiau ieuenctid LHDTC+

● Meithrin perthnasoedd ag ysgolion gwledig, sefydliadau cymunedol a phartneriaid er mwyn hwyluso mynediad at gymorth a gweithgareddau gwaith ieuenctid

Darparu Gwaith Ieuenctid yn Uniongyrchol

● Cyflwyno rhaglenni a gweithgareddau ar draws safleoedd lluosog

● Darparu cymorth un-i-un a gwaith allweddol i bobl ifanc LHDTC+

● Cefnogi eiriolaeth ar ran pobl ifanc LHDTC+

● Hwyluso cyfranogiad a chydgynhyrchu gyda phobl ifanc

● Bod yn fodel rôl a phosibilrwydd i bobl ifanc LHDTC+

Darpariaeth Ddwyieithog

● Sicrhau bod darpariaeth LHDTC+ yn hygyrch i bobl ifanc yn eu iaith ddewisiol

● Cyfrannu at gyfathrebiadau ac adnoddau Cymraeg ar draws y sefydliad

Ansawdd ac Atebolrwydd

● Cyfrannu at sicrhau ansawdd a gwerthuso'r ddarpariaeth

● Cefnogi mesur ac adrodd ar effaith y gwasanaeth

● Dilyn cyfarwyddiadau ynghylch cyllidebu a chadw cofnodion ariannol

Ymarfer Proffesiynol

● Cymryd rhan lawn mewn goruchwyliaeth fyfyriol gan gymheiriaid

● Cyflawni dyletswyddau diogelu sy'n gymesur â'r rôl

● Mynychu a chwblhau hyfforddiant a datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus (DPP) yn unol â chyfarwyddyd y sefydliad

Manyleb y Person

Cymwysterau Hanfodol

● Cymhwyster Gwaith Ieuenctid Lefel Tri neu uwch (neu'n gweithio tuag ato)

● Hyfforddiant mewn ymwybyddiaeth a chynhwysiant LHDTC+

Profiad Hanfodol

● Profiad o ddarparu gwaith ieuenctid gyda grwpiau amrywiol o bobl ifanc

● Profiad a dealltwriaeth o'r materion sy'n effeithio ar fywydau pobl ifanc a chymunedau LHDTC+

● Profiad o weithio mewn cymunedau gwledig a/neu ddealltwriaeth o faterion gwledi

Sgiliau Hanfodol

● Y gallu i gyfathrebu'n hyderus yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig (gofyniad hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon)

● Sgiliau gwaith ieuenctid rhagorol, gan gynnwys meithrin perthnasoedd a gwaith grŵp

● Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol a defnyddio menter

● Sgiliau cydweithio a gweithio mewn tîm datblygedig

● Dealltwriaeth gadarn o hunaniaethau LHDTC+ ac arferion cynhwysol

● Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol da

● Trwydded yrru lawn y DU a mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol (hanfodol oherwydd natur wledig y rôl)

● Hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Rhinweddau Personol Hanfodol

● Arbenigedd sy'n deillio o brofiad bywyd

● Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, cynhwysiant ac ymarfer gwrth-ormesol

● Hunangymhelliant a'r gallu i weithio'n annibynnol mewn lleoliadau gwledig

● Cynnes, hawdd mynd ato ac anfeirniadol

● Sensitifrwydd diwylliannol a pharch tuag at y Gymraeg a diwylliant Cymru

● Hydwyth a hyblyg

● Ymrwymiad i werthoedd ac egwyddorion gwaith ieuenctid

Dymunol

● Profiad o waith ieuenctid allgymorth

● Profiad o weithio ar draws safleoedd lluosog

● Gwybodaeth am gymunedau gwledig gogledd Cymru

● Dealltwriaeth o'r rhwystrau sy'n wynebu pobl ifanc LHDTC+ mewn ardaloedd gwledig

LGBTQ+ Youth Work Support Worker

Reports to: LGBTQ+ Youth Work Lead

Hours: 0.7 FTE (approximately 26 hours per week)

Salary: £29,644 (pro rata - £20,750.80)

Contract: Confirmed thru end Mar 2027 with possibility of extension until Mar 2028

Location: Multiple sites across 4 counties in north Wales

Evening work: Willingness to work up to 3 evenings per week required

Travel: Own transport essential

Closing Date for Applications: 10th August

Interview Dates:18th & 20thAugust

Purpose of Role

The LGBTQ+ Youth Work Support Worker will co-produce and deliver programmes and activities with and for LGBTQ+ young people across multiple sites. Working under the supervision of the Viva LGBTQ+ Lead, this role focuses on creating safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ young people can connect, develop skills, and access support.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Youth Work Delivery:

• Co-produce and deliver LGBTQ+ youth groups across a number of sites
• Deliver programmes and activities as part of the Tŷ Pride Partnership (working to prevent LGBTQ+ homelessness)
• Provide one-to-one support and key working for LGBTQ+ young people
• Support advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people
• Facilitate participation and co-production with young people

Quality and Communications:

• Contribute to quality assurance and evaluation
• Support impact measurement and reporting
• Contribute to communications, media, and marketing activities (including social media)

Professional Practice:

• Participate fully in reflective peer supervision
• Maintain safeguarding duties commensurate with role
•  Attend and complete training and CPD as directed
• Follow instructions for budgeting and financial record keeping

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 2 Youth Work qualification or above (or working towards Level 2)

Essential Experience:

• Experience of youth work or community work with young people
• Experience and understanding of issues impacting upon LGBTQ+ young people and communities

Essential Skills:

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Good group work and activity planning skills
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills including social media
• Access to own transport and ability to travel between delivery sites
• Flexibility to work evenings (up to 3 per week), occasional overnight and weekend shifts (e.g. during residential trips)

Essential Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion
• Warm, approachable, and non-judgmental
• Reliable and professional
• Team player who can also work independently
• Commitment to youth work values and reflective practic
•  Willingness to learn and develop

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable through lived experience
• Welsh language skills (or commitment to undertake)
• Experience working across multiple sites
• Experience using creative and/or physical activities within youth work (e.g. arts, crafts, media, dance, sports etc.)

Manylion y Swydd

Teitl y Swydd: Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Yn Atebol i: Arweinydd Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+

Oriau: 0.7 CALl (tua 26 awr yr wythnos)

Cyflog: £29,644 (pro rata - £20,750.80)

Cytundeb: Wedi'i gadarnhau tan ddiwedd mis Mawrth 2027, gyda'r posibilrwydd o ymestyn tan fis Mawrth 2028

Lleoliad: Safleoedd lluosog ar draws pedair sir yng ngogledd Cymru

Gwaith gyda'r nos: Rhaid bod yn barod i weithio hyd at dair noson yr wythnos

Teithio: Mae mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol yn hanfodol

Dyddyiad terfynol am ceisiau: 10fed Mis Awst 2026

Dyddiadau cyfweld: 18fed & 20ain Mis Awst 2026

Diben y Rôl

Bydd y Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid LHDTC+ yn cydgynhyrchu ac yn darparu rhaglenni a gweithgareddau gyda phobl ifanc LHDTC+ ac ar eu cyfer ar draws safleoedd lluosog. Gan weithio o dan oruchwyliaeth Arweinydd Viva LHDTC+, bydd y rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar greu mannau diogel a chynhwysol lle gall pobl ifanc LHDTC+ gysylltu ag eraill, datblygu sgiliau, a chael mynediad at gymorth.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

Darparu Gwaith Ieuenctid yn Uniongyrchol:

• Cydgynhyrchu a darparu grwpiau ieuenctid LHDTC+ ar draws nifer o safleoedd
• Cyflwyno rhaglenni a gweithgareddau fel rhan o Bartneriaeth Tŷ Pride (gan weithio i atal digartrefedd ymhlith pobl ifanc LHDTC+)
• Darparu cymorth un-i-un a gwaith allweddol i bobl ifanc LHDTC+
• Cefnogi eiriolaeth ar ran pobl ifanc LHDTC+
• Hwyluso cyfranogiad a chydgynhyrchu gyda phobl ifanc

Ansawdd a Chyfathrebu:

• Cyfrannu at sicrhau ansawdd a gwerthuso'r ddarpariaeth
• Cefnogi mesur ac adrodd ar effaith y gwasanaeth
• Cyfrannu at weithgareddau cyfathrebu, y cyfryngau a marchnata (gan gynnwys y cyfryngau cymdeithasol)

Ymarfer Proffesiynol:

• Cymryd rhan lawn mewn goruchwyliaeth fyfyriol gan gymheiriaid
• Cyflawni dyletswyddau diogelu sy'n gymesur â'r rôl
• Mynychu a chwblhau hyfforddiant a datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus (DPP) yn unol â chyfarwyddyd y sefydliad
• Dilyn cyfarwyddiadau ynghylch cyllidebu a chadw cofnodion ariannol

Manyleb y Person

Cymwysterau Hanfodol:

• Cymhwyster Gwaith Ieuenctid Lefel Dau neu uwch (neu'n gweithio tuag at Lefel Dau)

Profiad Hanfodol:

• Profiad o waith ieuenctid neu waith cymunedol gyda phobl ifanc
• Profiad a dealltwriaeth o'r materion sy'n effeithio ar bobl ifanc a chymunedau LHDTC+

Sgiliau Hanfodol:

• Y gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cadarnhaol gyda phobl ifanc
• Sgiliau da mewn gwaith grŵp a chynllunio gweithgareddau
• Dealltwriaeth o egwyddorion diogelu
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu da
• Sgiliau TG sylfaenol, gan gynnwys defnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol
• Mynediad at ddull trafnidiaeth personol a'r gallu i deithio rhwng safleoedd darparu gwasanaethau
• Hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda'r nos (hyd at dair noson yr wythnos), ac yn achlysurol ar sifftiau dros nos ac ar benwythnosau (er enghraifft yn ystod teithiau preswyl)

Rhinweddau Personol Hanfodol:

•  Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant LHDTC+
•  Cynnes, hawdd mynd ato ac anfeirniadol
• Dibynadwy a phroffesiynol
• Chwaraewr tîm sy'n gallu gweithio'n annibynnol hefyd
• Ymrwymiad i werthoedd gwaith ieuenctid ac ymarfer myfyriol
• Parodrwydd i ddysgu a datblygu

Dymunol:

• Gwybodaeth ac arbenigedd sy'n deillio o brofiad bywyd
•  Sgiliau Cymraeg (neu ymrwymiad i ymgymryd â hyfforddiant Cymraeg)
•  Profiad o weithio ar draws safleoedd lluosog

20 hours per week / £28,330 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working hours will be between Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

East Sussex Transitional Housing is a low-support service, providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for 98 young people between the ages of 18-25 who have been, or are, at risk of homelessness. We have a small, supportive, and established team which manages 18 housing properties across, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures.

You will be based at the YMCA office in Eastbourne but will be visiting our 7 properties around Eastbourne each week, meeting with residents in their homes and at the office.

Main areas of responsibilities are:

Housing and Compliance

• Support young people to understand and comply with their occupancy agreements, including coaching them to meet house rules and responsibilities as part of preparing for successful independent living.
• Promote a strong rent‑payment and credit culture, encouraging residents to maintain regular payments and understand their financial obligations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and statutory requirements affecting young people, ensuring practice aligns with current housing law and organisational policies.
• Respond promptly and effectively to breaches of agreement, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or property damage, using restorative approaches where appropriate and working collaboratively with the wider team.

Coaching and Engagement

• Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
• Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community.
• Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
• Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance).

There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. 

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate. 

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in housing or supported accommodation, ideally supporting young people with multiple and complex needs.
• Strong understanding of occupancy agreements, rent management, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment.
• Ability to manage arrears, ASB, and other non‑compliance issues using appropriate and restorative approaches.
• Good knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding procedures, and compliance requirements, with the ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Familiarity with statutory and voluntary services available to young people and ability to work proactively with a caseload to support progression towards independent living.

Skills and Abilities

• Confident in record‑keeping, including case notes, incident reporting, and health and safety checks.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 23 August at midnight. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.

Family Support Worker

£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits

This role covers London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. 

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This role covers London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Time off in Lieu
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interview Date to be confirmed

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.

There will be a requirement for a full current driver’s license to accommodate team and family need and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Youth Worker (Mentoring) will support Inspiring Inclusion’s Our Schools, Our Change programme by providing trauma‑informed, one‑to‑one support to Black and racially minoritised young people with adverse childhood experiences. Working closely with Camden schools and community partners, they will build trusting relationships that help young people feel seen, heard, and empowered while wider systems change progresses. They will use holistic, strengths‑based, participatory approaches, contribute to a test‑and‑learn model, and bring strong reflective and organisational skills. Personal experience of racial profiling in state education is essential, enabling deep empathy and authenticity. The postholder will be a collaborative practitioner committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring young people have real influence over decisions shaping their education and futures.

Join our Youth Ministry Team!

The Woodlands Church Family (WCF) is a vibrant, growing family of churches with eight sites located across the city of Bristol. Our vision is to transform Bristol through the love and power of God as we create spirit-filled, visible communities of faith in neighbourhoods across the city. 

Each congregation is distinct in their style, but we all share the same vision, mission and values to be communities which are welcoming of everyone, authentic in our faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit and expectant of all that God will do in us and through us.

Central to our plans to reach this city for Jesus are young people! In Bristol, there are 90,000 young people who don’t have regular contact with church or faith. We would love to see this change! 

At both our Woodlands Central and Highgrove Church congregations, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Youth Minister reporting to the Senior Youth Director and Congregational Leaders.

About the Roles

Candidates applying for a Youth Minister role should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be committed to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus.  

What you'll be working on:

1.Outreach to the City

2. Develop & Deliver Youth Programmes

3. Youth Discipleship & Development

4. Champion & Grow Youth Ministry

Benefits

•  Health and wellbeing programme

• Team events

• In-house training and support of personal and professional development 

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata) 

Relocation
If relocating to Bristol Woodlands Church Family will reimburse reasonable relocation expenses.

Terms

• Permanent full and part-time contract positions for on the basis of 5 days (37h 30m) or 2.5 days (18h 45m) per week.

• Hours on a Friday evening and Sunday morning will be required.

• The salary band is £26,300 - £27,000 pro rata, depending on experience.

• The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata.

• The roles are based at Woodlands Central in Clifton and Highgrove Church in Sea Mills, Bristol.

The detailed terms and conditions will be contained in the post-holder’s Contract of Employment and the staff handbook. 

There will be a three-month probationary period with a review point after six weeks. An appraisal will take place to confirm completion of the probationary period and appraisals will take place annually thereafter.

The post is subject to satisfactory references. 

Right to Work in the UK 
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.

Reporting and Line management
Accountable to local Congregational Leaders and Senior Youth Director as line manager.  

Occupational Requirement
The role has an occupational requirement that the post holder be a follower of Jesus and to be a worshipping member of the Woodlands Church Family, Woodlands Central/Highgrove Church (if not already) to ensureprotection of our strong Christian ethos and values, and our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith. We also want to ensure all team members thrive and flourish in this environment.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026.

If shortlisted, the first interviews will take place online on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

If you are taken through to the second stage in the interview process, in-person interviews will take place on Friday 18th September and Sunday 20th September 2026 (we hope successful candidates will attend on both dates). We will consider other interview dates for candidates not able to make either of those.

Family Support Worker

£27,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

Southampton to cover Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

· Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Time off in Lieu

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website & apply online.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Southampton Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Community Support Worker will contribute to the delivery of our LGBTQ+ youth provision supporting young people aged 11+ (and 9+ for our junior youth club).

Specific Duties and responsibilities

Group work

• Develop and deliver ‘safe space’ forums in schools, providing suitable group work activities (this may be alongside school staff or leading on your own).
• Working with the team to both lead and support our youth group provisions on a rota’d basis (both in person and online).

Caseload

• Work with an intensive caseload of approximately 12 young people maintaining regular contact, through arranged appointments, offering information, advice and guidance, practical support and encouragement.
• Support clients to identify their strengths, interests, areas they would like to improve and barriers to progression, in order to develop their personalised action plan.

Service Delivery

• Support young people to increase their self-esteem, become more resilient and improve their aspirations.
• Utilise the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Tool (121s) and Free2B tools, to monitor progression and impact.
• Maintain relationships to work across multiple community and school settings, collaborating effectively with organisations to ensure positive service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up to date written client database records and complete all admin tasks within required timeframes.

General Duties

• Attend regular case supervision and team meetings and events as appropriate.
• Adhere to Free2B’s Equality and Diversity policies with respect to staff and service users.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and Free2B policies, to ensure safe working practices.
• Undertake any other appropriate tasks, as agreed. 

Person Specification

Essential  / Desirable

1. Experience of working with young people in 121 and group settings providing support and guidance to improve outcomes. E

2. Knowledge & experience of the key issues impacting on LGBTQ+ young people (including trans and non-binary young people). E

3. Ability to set & work within clear and appropriate professional boundaries including challenging negative behaviours. E

4. Experience of responding appropriately to child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, following policies and procedures. E

5. Ability to manage client appointments and administrative tasks effectively within the required timeframes and utilising relevant IT applications (such as Word, Outlook, Teams etc)  E

6.  Experience of remaining flexible and adapting your ways of working in order to meet client and service needs. E

7.  One of our four core values is Listening, reflecting our commitment to being client-led.What do you believe is important in delivering truly client-led support? E

8. Experience of working independently across multiple settings (preferably including within secondary schools). D

9. Qualification in a relevant area such as social work, community work, gender studies or teaching, psychology etc D