Youth Pathways Navigator (Peer-Led)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council Pathways to Work programme is seeking a dedicated Peer Connector to work with young people aged 16–24 facing mental health challenges or neurodivergence. The role focuses on delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions to help progression into education and employment, in collaboration with partner services across Barnsley.

You will work 37 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends, reporting to the Senior Project Worker and operating from Ground Floor, Wellington House.

Qualifications

• Support young people aged 16–24 with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or neurodivergence.
• Offer weekly 1-2-1 and group work sessions to help progression into education and training.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to increase skills and employability.
• Peer-led, personalised, and community-based approaches to wellbeing and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 37 hours per week with flexible evenings and weekends.
• Provide 1-2-1 and group sessions to support progression into work.
• Work with partner organisations to enhance employment readiness and services.
• Uphold safeguarding and inclusive practices in recruitment and delivery.

Job description

Barnsley Council Pathways to Work programme is seeking a dedicated Peer Connector to work with young people aged 16–24 facing mental health challenges or neurodivergence. The role focuses on delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions to help progression into education and employment, in collaboration with partner services across Barnsley.

You will work 37 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends, reporting to the Senior Project Worker and operating from Ground Floor, Wellington House.