We are looking for someone to support local children and young people across three areas in Southampton; Thornhill, Millbrook and Weston. As Community Wellbeing Worker you will help support young people with their mental health to help them become more active and engaged in activities in their local area. We particularly welcome applications from residents living in SO14, SO15, SO16 or SO19.
We believe diverse teams make better decisions. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all walks of life and we will:
- Offer training and support to help all employees succeed in the role, regardless of background
- Be open and as flexible as possible to discuss working options that suit your lifestyle
- Encourage you to apply if you have the skills to support others, even if you have no formal qualifications
- Accept applications that can show experience gained through volunteering, a paid job or living or lived experience
Role terms
Salary:£26,167.79 - £28,031.18 (Full time pay)
Hours:Part time or full time (up to 5 days and 37 hours)
Role type:Fixed term - 18 months with possibility of extension
Place of work:Millbrook, Thornhill or Weston, and No Limits' Avenue site
Role screening:Enhanced DBS
Essential driver:No
Closing date:Monday 28th September, 6pm
Interview date:Tuesday 6th October at No Limits' Avenue site
Main duties and responsibilities include
- Providing four to six sessions, on a one-to-one basis, for children and young people who are struggling with their mental health
- Accompanying young people to help encourage them to engage in activities to improve their mental health
- Building effective working relationships with other Southampton charities and local community groups to provide a person-centred approach to support
- Attending community events to build local, trusting, relationships
- Creating additional referral and signposting opportunities for young people in order to meet their emotional needs
- Providing quality up to date information, advice and support which taps into personal, health and social development in the three local settings
- Promoting the involvement of local residents in planning, delivery and evaluation of the Community Wellbeing Worker service
- Ensuring a high quality of service and maintaining records to the required project standards, maintaining data files to a high standard and to keep confidentiality
- Keeping accurate data to evidence the impact of the role and contributing to any reports as needed
- Ensuring that the finance team have all the relevant information required in relation to timesheets, expenses, and all money’s monthly or as required
- Using resources appropriately and recording accurate records of hours and expenses in line with No Limits (hours/sick/holidays) contracts and policy
About No Limits
No Limits is an award-winning, local, independent charity based in Southampton providing a unique combination of prevention, early intervention and crisis support to young people aged 5 to 26 yrs. We work across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. We provide information, advice, counselling and support through a range of services available ‘under one roof’.
We meet the needs of the most deprived, vulnerable and isolated young people who often don’t access mainstream services. By supporting across a wide range of issues including sexual health, relationships, mental health, housing, debt and employment, we support young people through the transition from adolescence to adulthood, often helping them climb out of, or avoid, social exclusion.
About our people
Combining a non-judgemental and person-centred approach, our youth workers are trusted by the young people – often the only professionals that are seen to be ‘on their side’.
Through our direct work and strong partnerships with the NHS, we ensure that young people can access the right support at the right time. We work closely with local CAMHS teams, mental health services, and NHS primary care networks to provide early intervention and prevention.
Our Benefits
We are committed to being a great place to work, where people achieve and feel valued.In our People Survey, 98% of staff and 100% of volunteers said they were proud to tell people they work or volunteer for No Limits.
- 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Two additional wellbeing days per year – Supporting you to take additional time off for your wellbeing or development.
- Pension scheme – Supporting your future by matching your additional pension contributions up to 2%.
- Life assurance scheme – Giving you peace of mind with 2x annual salary cover for pension members.
- Hybrid and flexible working – Giving the flexibility to work in the best way for your role.
- Comprehensive induction and training offer – Including our online learning management system with hundreds of opportunities to support your development.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Providing you with counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services.
Find out more about our benefits here
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Community Wellbeing Worker (Mental Health and Physical Activity) in Southampton employer: Nolimitshelp
No Limits is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people across Hampshire. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we foster a supportive work culture that values personal experiences and encourages professional growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our generous benefits package, including 36 days of annual leave and wellbeing support, ensures that our staff are well cared for both personally and professionally.
