At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team supporting young people and deliver hands-on wellbeing services.
- Company: Join ONSIDE, a passionate organisation dedicated to youth wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and continuous professional development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a strong focus on work/life balance and employee engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while leading a motivated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in team leadership and working with young people in mental health settings.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Full Time Hours: 37 per week (include 3 x evenings per week)
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
About the role
Join ONSIDE as a Children & Young People Team Lead to provide both hands‑on service delivery and day‑to‑day team leadership, supporting a dedicated team and making a direct impact on young people’s lives. This is a dual role combining team leadership and frontline delivery. You will lead and manage a team of Wellbeing Advisors, providing day‑to‑day supervision, support and motivation, coordinate service delivery across Herefordshire, ensuring high‑quality, accessible support, lead the Young Ambassadors programme, supporting youth voice and volunteering opportunities and work with the Deputy Head of Services to monitor performance, analyse data and meet reporting requirements contributing to the development of the Strong Young Minds and Strong Young Minds Reaching Out services.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also deliver support directly to young people, providing one‑to‑one support, brief interventions, group work and workshops and supporting children and young people aged 11‑18 years old with emotional wellbeing challenges, low‑level mental health needs and self‑harm and coping strategies.
Working hours
- Monday: 12:30–20:00 (Colwall based)
- Tuesday: 09:00–16:30
- Wednesday: 10:00–19:00 (17:00‑19:00 Youth Provision support in Bromyard)
- Thursday: 09:00–17:00
- Friday: 12:30–20:00 (Colwall based)
Benefits
- 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
- Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to premium Calm App
- Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
- Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
- Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
- Support with continuous professional development
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has experience in line management or team leadership and has worked with children and young people in a mental health, wellbeing or youth work setting. You will need to be able to engage, motivate and inspire both young people and staff and have a strong understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing and safeguarding for children and young people and be confident in coordinating multi‑site or community‑based services. You will be a supportive and approachable leader, who is highly organised, with strong communication and team coordinator skills.
Values
We embrace difference, champion diversity, and encourage creative thinking to find new ways to solve problems. We are proud of the work we do.
Contact
For questions about the role or working pattern, contact Fiona Williams, Deputy Head of Services by e‑mail fiona.williams@onside-advocacy.org.uk.
Children & Young People Team Lead in Hereford employer: Onside Advocacy
ONSIDE is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a neuro-affirming and inclusive work culture in Herefordshire. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, a supportive environment for professional development, and a focus on work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while growing your career in a role that values your unique experiences and contributions.
