Empowering Youth Wellbeing Specialist

Response Organisation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

Fully funded professional development

Qualification sponsorship

Blue Light Card discounts

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Health Cash Plan

NHS-approved wellbeing app

Free DBS and annual flu vaccination

Job summary

Response Organisation is seeking a Wellbeing Youth Worker to support young people aged 11 to 25 with mental health and wellbeing. You will provide one-to-one support, run group programmes, and collaborate with schools, CAMHS and community services to ensure timely, holistic care.

This full-time role requires empathy, reliability and the ability to build trusted relationships. You\'ll manage a caseload, help young people set goals, signpost to services, and contribute to reporting and impact

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people, families or carers within youth work, education, health, social care or community settings.
• Experience supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs.
• Knowledge of person-centred approaches and personalised support planning.
• Understanding of community services and social prescribing approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 25
• Facilitating group programmes, drop-ins and alternative provision sessions
• Supporting parents, carers and families to better understand and manage wellbeing challenges
• Managing a caseload of young people and developing personalised support plans
• Building trusted relationships that empower young people to identify and achieve their goals
• Delivering social prescribing and signposting to community-based services and opportunities
• Supporting access to education, employment and training opportunities
• Working collaboratively with schools, CAMHS, social care teams, health professionals and partner organisations
• Helping young people strengthen personal support networks and reduce reliance on professional services
• Promoting confidence, resilience and positive mental wellbeing strategies
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service evaluation and impact reporting
• Raising awareness of community resources and helping young people connect with local support

Skills

Youth work

Mental health

Person-centred planning

Communication

Multi-agency collaboration

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Response Organisation is seeking a Wellbeing Youth Worker to support young people aged 11 to 25 with mental health and wellbeing. You will provide one-to-one support, run group programmes, and collaborate with schools, CAMHS and community services to ensure timely, holistic care.

This full-time role requires empathy, reliability and the ability to build trusted relationships. You\'ll manage a caseload, help young people set goals, signpost to services, and contribute to reporting and impact