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.

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About the role:

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 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

The Community Wellbeing Worker is a paid role and is currently funded for 18 months, with a possible extension.  You will need an Enhanced DBS to be successful in this role. DBS Guidance.

Part time or Full time (up to 5 days or 37 hours)

Grade C, pay points 6-8 depending on experience

Full time pay per year: £26,167.79 - £28,031.58

Main duties and responsibilities for this role 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

How to apply:

Come and have an informal chat about the role. There is no need to tell us you're coming along, just turn up:

• Weston Court, SO19 9LB, on Thursday 17th September from 1- 3pm

• Mansel Park Pavilion, SO16 9EG, Millbrook, on Friday 18th September from 10am - 12pm

• Thornhill Baptist Church, SO18 5TR, on Tuesday 22nd September from 10am- 12pm

If you would like to talk to someone about the role on the phone:

• Call Liz on 02381 102739 during the day

If you would like to talk to someone about the role on email:

• Email enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk

To apply You will need to answer 5 questions only.

• Apply by 6pm on Monday 28th September

Informal conversations for successful applications will be on Tuesday 6th October. You will be given a time slot to attend No Limits, 35, The Avenue, SO17 1X.

Following the informal conversations, we will then contact you, via your preferred method (email, text, phone call). Together we will work out your start date.

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