Youth Development & Wellbeing Worker

We are looking to enhance our team by recruiting a part-time Youth Development & Wellbeing Worker. This will enable us to support the services we currently offer with a particular focus on our work with our partners within the community.

This role will suit someone who is suitably qualified and experienced and has a passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and a strong commitment to co-production and collaboration. 

Key Responsibilities

·      Provide 1:1 personal development sessions to help build young people’s confidence and wellbeing

·      Support with the design, delivery, and evaluation of personal development and wellbeing group activities for young people aged 11-25 years

·      Co-create activities and services with young people

·      Deliver Relationships and Sex education (RSE) and mental health sessions in schools and community groups

·      Assist with the providing 1:1 drop-in support and group activities within the community (e.g. with care experienced young people and those engaging in youth services)

About You

 ·      A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in youth work or relevant profession.

·      An understanding of the issues affecting young people and a commitment to helping young people reach their full potential

·      A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, looked after children, care experienced, asylum seekers and NEET young people.

·      Experience of working in an organisation that provides support services to young people

·      A proven track record of providing structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social wellbeing

·      Experience providing 1:1 health/wellbeing support to young people

Working with Step Forward

We pride ourselves on providing inclusive, flexible, professional and young people friendly counselling and wellbeing support services.  We provide services both in our own purpose built centre and also on an outreach basis in schools and community/ youth settings. 

As Step Forward is a small charity our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.

Why Join Us

Work in a small, dedicated organisation where your expertise directly influences children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective  team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.

Other terms/benefits include:

·        35 hour working week (FTE)

·        Generous holiday allowance -28 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)

·        Organisational closure for 3 days between Christmas and new years

·        Employer pension contribution of 5%

·        Access to enhanced sick leave after probation

·        Ongoing learning and development opportunities

·        Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay