Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 12:00
Based: North Tyneside
Salary: £26,213 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
We’re looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive DiscoverMe Project Worker to join our dedicated team and lead the delivery of vital local support to young people in the community.
Job title: DiscoverMe Project Worker
Hours: 22.5 to 30 hours per week
Salary: £26,213pa pro-rata
Contract Type: This role is fixed-term until March 2026 with the potential for extension depending on funding.
Responsible to: Health Projects Manager
Job Purpose: To support young people in North Tyneside to design and deliver activities that aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their peers and their local communities.
Summary: To promote DiscoverMe locally, ensure smooth intake of young people, deliver effective sessions, support volunteers, and maintain efficient project operations.
Promotion & Engagement
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key services, attending meetings and delivering engaging presentations and workshops.
* Keep the website, social media, and newsletters updated with relevant and engaging content.
* Organise taster sessions and develop strategies to engage a diverse range of young people.
Referrals & Sign-ups
* Manage incoming Expressions of Interest, ensuring timely follow-ups with both professionals and young people.
* Conduct regular meetings with young people to guide them through the sign-up process, ensuring they are prepared for sessions.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for full details.
How To Apply
To apply, send your CV and a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role to admin@voda.org.uk
Deadline
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25th June 2025 at 12 noon, with interviews being held on Friday, 4th July 2025.
Further Information
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Kirsty Christofi, Health Projects Manager on 0191 643 2626 or kirsty.christofi@voda.org.uk
If you require the Recruitment Pack in an alternative format, please contact admin@voda.org.uk or call 0191 263 2626./
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