Youth Wellbeing Project Worker (Sessional, Flexible Hours)

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

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.