Sessional Project Worker

The Children's Society; Torquay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match up to 8%

Free counselling service

Professional development opportunities

2 days paid volunteering per year

Job summary

The Children’s Society in Torquay is seeking an experienced Project Worker to support wellbeing services for children and young people. You will contribute to drop‑in sessions, run workshops and social groups, and work with families to strengthen resilience and access to resources.

Sessions are sessional, as and when required, with safeguarding as a priority. The role offers development opportunities and benefits including pension contributions and free counselling.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and families, including crisis interventions.
• Experience in supporting young people with their wellbeing.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of current legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people, families and professionals.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation.
• Professional qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support drop-in services, workshops and social groups for children and young people.
• Work with individual young people and their families to improve wellbeing.
• Collaborate with team to deliver wellbeing projects and share best practices.

Skills

Experience with young people and their

Crisis interventions

Wellbeing support

Record keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Professional qualification

Education

Relevant degree/qualification (social work, youth work, health)

Job description

Provisional funding end date 31st March 2028

Sessional hours as and when required

£14.34 per hour

Benefits include but not limited to:

• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:

You’ll play a key part in our Wellbeing and diverse project portfolio by contributing and supporting drop‑in services, workshops and social groups for children and young people needing support for their wellbeing; working with individual young people and their families; and working as part of a team.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Worker with the ability to work with children, young people, parents and carers to reduce risks, develop resilience and increase their access to resources, supporting their own wellbeing, making a real impact in the lives of children and young people.

Key skills and experience:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

• Experience of working with young people, and families, including crisis interventions
• Experience of supporting young people with their Wellbeing
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and young person-centred interventions
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of current issues facing young people and their families
• Knowledge of current legislation and current practice relevant to safeguarding/child protection
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people, families and professionals
• An ability to produce coherent and accurate records
• A professional qualification / degree in a relevant discipline e.g. , social work, youth work, health, therapeutic interventions, or equivalent relevant experience

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

• Knowledge of solution focused approach
• Experience working in faced paced, short term work environments

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd November 2026
Interviews: D ate yet to be confirmed

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.