Community-Based Youth Wellbeing Advisor (Part‑Time)

Onside Advocacy; Peterchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday (pro rata)

Birthday Off

Contributory Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Calm App access

Job summary

ONSIDE is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor to support children and young people aged 11–18 across Peterchurch and surrounding areas. The role involves community-based work, building trusted relationships and delivering flexible sessions, including one-to-one, groups and workshops, with admin time allocated.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, a person-centred approach and ability to work across two locations, with some evenings as needed. Hybrid local collaboration is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people’s emotional wellbeing or mental health.
• Understanding safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to person-centred support, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, including those who may find it difficult to engage.
• Provide flexible one-to-one, group, workshop and drop-in support, identifying needs and agreeing next steps.
• Support young people through transitions, including moving to secondary school and into early adulthood, education, employment or training.
• Deliver practical interventions that support wellbeing, confidence and coping strategies.
• Advocate for young people and help them engage with other services.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

IT literacy

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

ONSIDE is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor to support children and young people aged 11–18 across Peterchurch and surrounding areas. The role involves community-based work, building trusted relationships and delivering flexible sessions, including one-to-one, groups and workshops, with admin time allocated.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, a person-centred approach and ability to work across two locations, with some evenings as needed. Hybrid local collaboration is encouraged.