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We are looking to enhance our team by recruiting a LGBTQ+ Youth Development and Wellbeing Worker. This will enable us to continue to deliver and expand the services we currently offer with a particular focus on work within Step Forward, youth/community services and local secondary schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 11–25, especially those facing complex challenges or considered harder to reach.
This position needs to have flexibility to ensure services are offered at a time when young people can access them including daytimes, evenings and weekends where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with all young people, from a range of different backgrounds and with differing support needs with a particular focus on young LGBTQ+ people.
· Provide both 1-2-1 support and structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social development.
· Lead on design and delivery of Step Out workshops and sessions to help young people develop self-confidence, self-esteem and life skills
· Develop positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams internally and in different external services
· Provide drop-in support and groups activities within the community with care experienced young people and those engaging in youth services
· Provide personal development and wellbeing projects during the Half Term and Summer Holidays
About You
We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals with the following:
· A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in youth work or relevant profession.
· An in-depth understanding of the issues affecting young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and non-binary people and those young people questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
· Experience of working in an organisation that provides support services to young people
· Ability to utilise personal lived experience appropriately to support young people who identify as LGBTQ+
· A proven track record of providing structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social wellbeing.
· Experience of dealing with safeguarding concerns and following safeguarding procedures.
· Experience co-producing services with young people
· Creative and flexible approach to delivering services
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency teams
· Commitment to embracing diversity and supporting young people in Tower Hamlets, including care experienced young people and asylum seekers
Working with Step Forward
Step Forward is an inclusive charity committed to evolving to meet the needs of young people in Tower Hamlets. 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.
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.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To improve the wellbeing and life chances of local young people affected by poverty and disadvantage
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About Us: Richmond Borough Mind has been delivering mental health support to people and their carers in the local community for over 65 years, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our Emotional Wellbeing Service.
The Role: The Emotional Wellbeing Service (EWS) provides support to those experiencing and recovering from mental ill health. The Senior Support Worker plays a key role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based emotional wellbeing and prevention services for adults across Richmond. The role supports individuals to build resilience, improve wellbeing, reduce crisis and achieve personal outcomes through strengths-based assessment, personalised support planning, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide structured 1:1 and group-based emotional wellbeing support in line with strengths-based and recovery-focused principles.
· Complete trauma-informed, strengths-based assessments and co-produce personalised support plans within specified timescales.
· Deliver flexible support in the community venues, homes, online and by phone to maximise accessibility.
· Use evidence-based tools (e.g. solution-focussed scaling, WEMWEBS) to support and measure progress.
· Support clients of the service to build coping strategies, independence, social connection and community participation.
· Provide support to individuals experiencing distress, escalation or early crisis, using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
About You: The successful candidate will have experience of delivering 1:1 support in the community and within people’s homes as well as delivering group-based intervention. The successful person will also have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions across the spectrum of recovery and be able to support those with complex needs such as (but not limited to) substance use, complex trauma, housing and debt issues, relationship challenges, social isolation and financial issues.
We offer:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Please detail in your cover letter how you meet the job description for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing
We are seeking a passionate and engaging Sessional Youth Worker to deliver health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people in a vibrant community setting.
Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Health and Wellbeing
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening Senior shifts
Location: North West London
Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Saturday PM
Contract: Sessional / Part Time
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people through engaging health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty focused activities within a youth setting. You will help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access positive support.
The role will involve working directly with young people during evening and weekend sessions, delivering fun and educational activities while helping to build strong, trusted relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering health, wellbeing, mentoring, hair and beauty activities for young people
- Supporting informal education and issue-based youth work sessions
- Planning engaging and inclusive activities that reflect young people’s interests
- Encouraging participation and helping young people build confidence and self-esteem
- Supporting young people on a one-to-one basis where appropriate
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised activity space
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and wider youth work teams
- Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
About You
We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people in group or one-to-one settings who can bring energy, creativity and positivity to every session.
You will ideally have:
- Experience delivering activities or support sessions for young people
- Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
- Confidence delivering wellbeing, mentoring or creative activities
- An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Experience in hair and beauty, wellbeing or mentoring activities would be highly beneficial.
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Wellbeing Coach, Youth Mentor, Activities Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Outreach Worker, Session Worker, Support Worker, Engagement Worker or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
