Wellbeing Practitioner- Youth Connect South West in Bath

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people's charity in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide a range of services to support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be. Youth Connect South West is dedicated to helping children, young people and vulnerable adults achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Alternative Education team and support young people aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) to overcome barriers, build resilience and successfully engage in learning and progression opportunities. As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work directly with young people participating in post-16 Alternative Education programmes, providing early intervention, emotional wellbeing support and practical guidance.

Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, you will help young people:

• Improve their emotional wellbeing and confidence
• Develop resilience and independence
• Overcome barriers to education and training
• Increase attendance and engagement in learning
• Access support services and community opportunities
• Progress towards employment, apprenticeships, further education and adulthood

You will deliver both one-to-one and group support, work closely with education staff, and help ensure young people receive the support they need to thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification, Level 3 Youth Work qualification, or equivalent experience supporting young people
• Experience of working with young people aged 16-19 (or up to 25 with an EHCP)
• Experience delivering one-to-one support
• Understanding of emotional wellbeing and factors affecting young people's participation in education
• Experience of safeguarding and multi-agency working
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to travel independently across the region

Desirable

• Experience within alternative provision or post-16 education
• Group facilitation experience
• Mental Health First Aid qualification
• Counselling Skills qualification
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Experience supporting young people at risk of becoming NEET
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Salary Information

We use job evaluation to assess the relative value of roles based on educational standards, responsibility, accountability, complexity, and autonomy. This evaluation determines the role’s position within our pay structure. Starting pay for new starters is set within the evaluated salary range for the role and is determined by objective criteria including relevant experience, skills and market data. Job evaluation ensures that pay decisions are consistent and defensible.

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks. As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment.