Youth Wellbeing Advisor - Part-Time

ONSIDE; Peterchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday (pro rata)

Birthday off

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Calm App access

Volunteer time off

CPD support

Staff engagement forum

Job summary

ONSIDE is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor for Children & Young People in Peterchurch. The role supports young people aged 11–18 with emotional wellbeing through flexible, community-based sessions across Peterchurch and nearby areas.

You will work 6 hours per week, with a Thursday evening hub and a Tuesday at a local school, including admin time. The role emphasizes relationship-building, brief interventions, and advocacy to improve mental health, resilience and engagement with education or housing.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people, supporting emotional wellbeing or mental health.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to person-centred support, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide one-to-one, group, workshop and drop-in support as needed.
• Identify needs and agree appropriate next steps with the young people.
• Deliver brief interventions that support wellbeing and coping strategies.
• Support transitions to secondary school and into adulthood.
• Advocate and help access education, social care and housing services.
• Develop relationships with parents and carers when appropriate.
• Plan and run engaging sessions with the Team Lead.
• Encourage volunteering and Wellbeing Ambassadors among peers.
• Contribute to outreach events and promote positive mental health.
• Maintain records and capture outcomes and progress.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Engage with families

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

ONSIDE is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor for Children & Young People in Peterchurch. The role supports young people aged 11–18 with emotional wellbeing through flexible, community-based sessions across Peterchurch and nearby areas.

You will work 6 hours per week, with a Thursday evening hub and a Tuesday at a local school, including admin time. The role emphasizes relationship-building, brief interventions, and advocacy to improve mental health, resilience and engagement with education or housing.