Sessional Project Worker

The Children's Society; Torquay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% pension match

Free counselling service

Skills development opportunities

2 days paid volunteering per year

Job summary

The Children’s Society is seeking an experienced Project Worker to contribute to wellbeing work for children and young people. You will support drop-in services, run workshops and groups, and work with young people, parents and carers to build resilience and access resources. A safeguarding focus and strong record keeping are essential.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate case notes, and contribute to safeguarding practices across programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people and families, including crisis interventions.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and safeguarding.
• Ability to produce coherent and accurate records.
• Professional qualification / degree in a 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 reduce risks and build resilience.
• Work as part of a team and with professionals to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with young people

Crisis interventions

Wellbeing support

Child protection knowledge

Record keeping

Relationship building

Interagency collaboration

Safeguarding legislation

Working with families

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

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.

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: Date 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.

Benefits

• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Oppportunities 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.