Work and Wellbeing Practitioner

Guernsey Limited; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Guernsey Youth & Housing project is seeking a Practitioner to support young people aged 16–25 who are NEET. You will work mainly one-to-one, with occasional small group sessions, focusing on preparing for work, building resilience and independence.

You will draw on safeguarding practices, deliver targeted interventions, complete assessments, and develop support plans. Applicants must be resident in Guernsey and have the right to live and work within the Bailiwick.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience working directly with children and young people.
• Hands-on safeguarding experience applying policies and procedures.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and creating support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to young people aged 16–25 who are NEET.
• Deliver occasional small group work as required.
• Prepare young people for the world of work, building resilience and independence.
• Uphold safeguarding principles to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Child support

Safeguarding

Interventions & assessment

Group work

Job description

The Guernsey Youth & Housing project offers support to young people, between the ages of 11- 25, Our work focuses on homelessness and the wider issues that cause it including independent living skills, substance use, leaving care, employability and isolation, delivering over 20 dedicated projects supporting young people. In the role of a Practitioner, in our work and wellbeing service, you will provide support directly to young people aged 16 – 25 years old who are NEET (not in employment, education or training). Support will usually be delivered on a one-to-one basis, but occasional small group work may be required. Work will focus on preparing young people for the world of work, developing and building resilience and improving both motivation and readiness for independence and employment. We provide welcoming and accessible services that respects and values young people as individuals we are professional, non-judgemental, and confidential encouraging young people to make informed healthy decisions. Please note that this post is initially funded for a period of 12 months. However we are committed to working hard to find continued funding beyond that.

n the role of a Practitioner in our Work and Wellbeing service, we're ideally looking for someone who has:

• Post qualification experience of working directly with children and young people in one‑to‑one settings, small group environments, or classroom sessions, providing meaningful support, guidance, and encouragement.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practice, with hands‑on experience applying safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and initiatives, including completing assessments, creating support plans, and conducting reviews to support positive outcomes.
• Resident of Guernsey, with the legal right to live and work within the Bailiwick.