Youth Support and Wellbeing Co-Ordinator

Youth Support and Wellbeing Co-Ordinator - Younify 

Role Overview

Deliver and coordinate an inclusive, trauma-informed youth support programme for young people aged 15–25. The role focuses on organising and facilitating support across youth work, creative wellbeing, and therapeutic services, ensuring young people receive the right support at the right time.

You will act as a central point of coordination, supporting young people directly, arranging services, and working closely with therapists, partner agencies, and internal teams to maintain a safe, responsive and well-organised programme.

Younify Project Overview

Younify is an early intervention project supporting girls and young women aged 15–26 experiencing mental health challenges.

The programme includes:

• Up to 6 sessions of 1:1 youth work support to build trust, reduce barriers, and introduce therapeutic support
• Up to 10 sessions with a therapist using integrative and creative approaches
• A creative peer support group offering ongoing, low-level support after completing the programme

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Deliver structured 1:1 and group-based youth work sessions, providing consistent, person-centred support
• Coordinate young people’s journey through the programme, including referrals, onboarding, and transitions into therapy or other services
• Act as a key point of contact for young people, helping them navigate services and stay engaged
• Arrange and coordinate input from therapists, partners, and internal colleagues

Support & Engagement

• Build trusting relationships with young people facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and complex life circumstances
• Provide practical and emotional support, helping young people overcome barriers to engagement (e.g. transport, access to services, basic needs)
• Use trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and creative engagement methods to support wellbeing
• Facilitate a safe and supportive environment, responding appropriately to behaviour that challenges

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Assess needs and risks, completing safeguarding and risk assessment processes in line with GHS procedures
• Support young people in distress, including safety planning and responding to self-harm or suicidal ideation
• Work closely with safeguarding leads and external agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place

Partnership Working & Signposting

• Coordinate referrals and maintain communication with partners including CAMHS, schools, social care, social prescribers, and other services
• Advocate for young people to ensure they can access appropriate support
• Support smooth multi-agency working by organising communication and follow-up actions

Monitoring & Administration

• Maintain accurate records, session notes, and reporting for funders
• Track engagement and outcomes to support programme monitoring and evaluation
• Contribute information and feedback to support ongoing service improvement

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Share learning and practical insights from delivery
• Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice (every 6 weeks)
• Contribute to a positive, organised and supportive team environment

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working directly with young people aged 15-25 in a youth work, community, education, wellbeing, mental health or related setting.
• Experience of delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and experience of recognising, responding to and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Experience of supporting young people with a range of needs and challenges, including mental health difficulties, anxiety, low mood, trauma, neurodiversity, social isolation, or complex life circumstances.
• Experience of working alongside other organisations and professionals to support individuals.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, case notes and monitoring information.
• Experience of planning, organising and coordinating activities, appointments or support programmes.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to engage young people who may be reluctant, anxious or difficult to reach.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively when supporting young people experiencing distress or crisis.
• Ability to complete risk assessments and contribute to safety planning.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Competent IT skills, including use of email, case recording systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Essential Knowledge & Approaches

• Commitment to a person-centred approach.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by young people accessing mental health support.
• Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways, or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to the voice, participation and empowerment of young people.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Work, Social Care, Mental Health, Counselling Skills, Education, Health & Social Care or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• JNC Youth Work qualification or youth work experience.
• Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, safeguarding or trauma-informed practice training.
• Experience of facilitating peer support groups or creative wellbeing activities.
• Experience of supporting girls and young women.
• Experience of working with neurodivergent young people.
• Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary sector services.
• Knowledge of CAMHS, social prescribing, or community mental health services.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, approachable and empathetic.
• Highly organised and dependable.
• Able to take initiative while knowing when to seek support.
• Flexible and responsive to the changing needs of young people.
• Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Resilient and reflective in their practice.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people and young adults.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter by the deadline of 23rd October 2026.

Interviews will be held on 30th October 2026.