Drop In Support Worker

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job description

Drop-In Support Worker

Location: Peckham and other sites across London as needed

Salary: £28,000 per annum (FTE)

Hours: Regular fortnightly or weekly Saturday shifts

The organisation works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. They have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today they have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working.

They are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.

The Role

Are you passionate about young people and keen to play a pivotal role in their open access service leading on early intervention and prevention to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people across the London Borough of Southwark?

The mental wellbeing support service is for young people aged 0 – 25 living in the London Borough of Southwark. Since launching as a remote service in May of 2020, the service has gone from strength to strength, expanding its core offer of therapeutic support to incorporate a holistic approach to wellbeing. To support the ever-expanding service, they are looking to recruit a sessional worker who can commit to working at least two Saturdays a month. Together with the drop-in team, they will be the first friendly faces to greet service users when they walk through the door and work to immediately put them at ease. You will be responsible for creating a safe space where young people feel able to share what's on their mind in a comfortable, relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere.

Skills And Qualifications

1. Committed to working to improve young people's mental health and life-skills
2. Passionate about offering mental health and wellbeing support/interventions to young people accessing their drop-in service
3. Knowledgeable and understanding of the barriers young people can face when accessing mental health support and employment/education opportunities

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date for applications: 28th April 2025
Interview date: w/c 5th May 2025