We're looking for a dedicated youth worker, who will play a crucial role in supporting young people who are facing mental health challenges
Our Charity
No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.
At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.
With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture – and when recruiting, it's important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approach on our website.
When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals.
Your role
As a youth worker within the Safe Haven Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young people aged 11-25 years old across Southampton and the surrounding area who are facing mental health challenges and need access to out-of-hours emotional and practical support. Your role will include virtual and in-person support, such as appointment and drop-in sessions, wellbeing group sessions, online webchat, and telephone support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Facilitate the running of quality youth work through physical and virtual spaces with a mental health and wellbeing focus
* Work across a range of youth work styles including open access drop-in sessions, wellbeing group sessions, outreach work and working with children and young people who have recently visited local emergency departments / walk-in clinics
* Provide information and advice to parents and carers, partner agencies and community services
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.As part of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.
You'll have the essentials of:
* Experience in working with children and young people and/or a minimum Level 3 (or equivalent) youth work or relevant qualification
* Experience in providing crisis support and responding to safeguarding needs
* Experience in providing therapeutic interventions
* Effective communication, organisational and time management skills
* Confident and able to use Microsoft apps, such as Word, Teams and Excel, and databases
* Working proactively and collaboratively with others; reflecting creativity, adaptability and bringing positivity and enthusiasm to your work
* Commitment to personal growth, and ongoing learning and development
Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.
Interested..? We'd love to hear from you
Please visit our website for further details and to apply. We are unable to accept CVs due to safer recruitment guidelines.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £7,961.00-£8,528.00 per year
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Please provide a brief summary of your experience in working with children and young people and/or a confirm the Level 3 (or equivalent) youth work or relevant qualification you hold.
Work Location: In person