Title: Children and Young People’s Project Worker
Location: Redcar and Cleveland
Employment Terms: 22.5 hours per week (fixed term to 1st March 2026)
Service Area: Children, Young People and Families
Reporting to: CYP Project Coordinator
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £12.76
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The Link Charitable Trust (LCT) is a Redcar based charity supporting Children, Young People, Adults and Families through a range of services aimed at improving wellbeing and to promote positive Mental Health.
Job Purpose
The CYP Project Worker will work within the Link Charitable Trust (LCT) and will be involved in the development of the Children and Young People’s Service to improve Emotional Wellbeing and to empower Children and Young people to reach their potential.
You will provide a range of support depending on the needs of the children and young people including both 1:1 outreach and group activities, and working closely with families to ensure a whole family approach, working alongside the LCT Adult services. 1:1 Outreach will include building positive relationships, and supporting children and young people both practically and emotionally to achieve positive outcomes, build resilience, and be more integrated into the community and surrounding support systems, including supporting them into Link Charitable Trust activities. Group activities will include a range of social and emotional activities designed to maintain positive wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children and young people ages 0-14 with a range of complex needs in a variety of settings. The successful candidate must be empathetic, non judgemental and have the ability to work autonomously. We desire someone committed to making a difference, who can bring enthusiasm and innovation to our organisation.
The post-holder will work within The Link Charitable Trust as part of a wider team. The role will encompass supporting people with their Mental Health and Wellbeing both within our venue and the wider community in relation to the goals they would like to set to improve their wellbeing.The role will include the provision of one to one Emotional Wellbeing support and a range of both practical and wellbeing focussed work to develop skills which will assist people to lead healthy lives and look after their mental well-being. The role will fully involve individuals in their own recovery, supporting them to identify their own needs. The role will also include supporting people into other organisations where required or when we are unable to meet their needs.
Application Deadline: 12th February 2025
Interview: 20th February 2025
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To apply for this post, please send your completed application form to callum@linkct.org.uk
For further information, please contact Lorraine Bateman on 01642 989198