Wellbeing Practitioner

Are you an empathetic person? Do you thrive in an environment where you can work holistically? You may have an interest in wellbeing, helping people or you may have a natural way of connecting and communicating with young people. This position may suit someone who is early in their career, with an appetite to develop, complete training and build their experience. Alternatively, if you have a background in working with young people, social prescribing or coaching, then we’d love to hear from you. 

The Wellbeing Practitioner will deliver one-to-one support for young people that need a listening ear. They will provide a safe space for young people to talk, offering emotional support and helping them build confidence and resilience, as well as creating opportunities for them to engage in enjoyable and meaningful activities. The practitioner will have their own caseload of children and young people with a variety of different needs. Each of our Wellbeing Practitioners also manage and run their own targeted group. We currently have groups for children with Complex Health Needs, a Young Carers group, a Young Men's group and an emotional wellbeing group for children of primary school age, called Indigo.  

Skills and Qualities  

• Passion and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. 
• A warm, empathetic and inclusive approach. 
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of building both professional, supportive relationships with volunteer mentors and positive, trusting relationships with young people. 
• Treating children and young people with respect and promoting their voice. 
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload. 
• Ability to work as part of a team promoting positive team culture by bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role. 
• Mentoring, social prescribing or coaching work. 

Key criteria 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Proven organisational skills. 
• Grade C or above in both GCSE Maths and English. 
• Proven ability to contribute to work as part of a team as well as the ability to use own initiative and work independently. 
• Experience of working with children and young people in an informal or formal setting.  
• Valid driving licence. 

Experience and Qualifications (desirable)  

• Qualification in youth work, education, social care, or related field. 
• Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised young people. 

26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Pension contribution 

Wellbeing and medical allowance (on completion of probation period)