Empowerment Coach for Young Mothers

Young Women's Project; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Young Women’s Project in Gateshead is seeking a part-time role to support pregnant young women and young mothers. You will combine group work, one-to-one support and outreach to help participants build confidence, set goals and access services.

Hours are 16 per week, permanent, with a salary of £28,725–£32,034 pro rata (37 hours). The role is based at the Main Office in Gateshead, with occasional evenings and weekend work; term-time contracts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young women or young people facing barriers or complex circumstances.
• Experience of planning and delivering group work and providing one-to-one support.
• The ability to build trust, listen without judgement and work with young women’s strengths and choices.
• The role requires safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging group sessions and one-to-one support shaped by young women’s interests, needs and feedback.
• Support wellbeing, healthy relationships, safety and future aspirations, including the experiences of pregnancy and parenting.
• Help young women access health services, education, training and practical support. Work with partner agencies and advocate alongside them.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality. Record and report concerns promptly, contribute to safety planning and maintain professional boundaries.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to evaluation and reports that reflect young women’s progress and voices.
• Take part in supervision, team meetings and training, and contribute to a supportive team culture.
• Help promote YWP, following consent and privacy procedures, and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Group work

One-to-one support

Outreach

Safeguarding

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Youth work qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Young Women’s Project in Gateshead is seeking a part-time role to support pregnant young women and young mothers. You will combine group work, one-to-one support and outreach to help participants build confidence, set goals and access services.

Hours are 16 per week, permanent, with a salary of £28,725–£32,034 pro rata (37 hours). The role is based at the Main Office in Gateshead, with occasional evenings and weekend work; term-time contracts are available.