Young people remember who was there when it mattered. This is your chance to be that person.
As a Young Person's Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be part of a bold new pilot supporting people aged 16 to 24 who are navigating substance use and the complex transition into adulthood. This is not just about treatment. It is about standing with young people as they move between child and adult services, and making sure no one slips through the cracks.
You will deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support through one-to-one and group sessions, in person and digitally. You might be based in A&E, visiting a care leaver service, or working alongside mental health professionals. Wherever you are, you will be focused on advocacy, continuity, and harm reduction, helping each young person feel supported, not judged.
This is a one-year pilot role with the chance to shape how services respond to this often-overlooked age group. You will work creatively with partners, develop strong local relationships, and use your insight to help young people feel seen and supported as they find their feet.
If you want to be part of something that challenges how things are usually done, this is your chance to step in and lead from the front.
About You
You bring empathy, energy, and the kind of calm confidence that helps young people feel safe, respected, and understood, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.
You will bring:
* Experience supporting young people in community, education, health, or social care settings
* A recognized Level 3 or above qualification in youth work, mental health, social care, counseling, or a related field
* Confidence delivering one-to-one and group work that is person-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed
* A strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe and supportive environments
* The ability to build positive relationships across services and work as part of a wider team
* Excellent communication and organisation skills, and the ability to manage your own caseload with professionalism and care
You will also reflect our values, acting with integrity, treating every young person as an individual, staying solution-focused even when things are tough, and showing a consistent and reliable approach that young people can count on.
If you want to be someone who listens without judgment, challenges injustice, and helps young people feel seen and supported, this is where you make it count.
About Us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, it is a national charity operating across the UK, providing services such as substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school health programs, and related prevention and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all community members, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and especially from those with life experiences that enrich skills and empathy. This reflects our commitment to equality and building a truly inclusive workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
We offer benefits including:
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 32 days over time (pro-rata)
* Life assurance at 2x basic salary
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
* Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
* Annual performance and salary reviews
Help us make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people!
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