Jobs, fresher vacancy - Youth Participation Worker • West Midlands

Company: Waythrough

West Midlands

Youth Participation WorkerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £25,842 - £27,882Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hoursAbout The RoleAn exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join our Aquarius service in Birmingham. The Youth Participation Worker will facilitate and develop a youth steering group for The Aquarius service in Birmingham, support aftercare for young people leaving treatment, and coordinate and facilitate diversionary activities to support young people and their families.The post holder will develop and support delivery of volunteer programmes inclusive of peer support and peer mentoring programmes. They will ensure that service user participation and empowerment is implemented across the service.In addition, the post holder will:Actively recruit volunteers and peer mentors.Facilitate Youth Steering group meetings.Work with management to develop and implement a service user involvement strategy, including establishing and supporting a service user board.Develop and deliver volunteer, peer mentoring and service user involvement programmes in accordance with the Aquarius organisational framework.Support the delivery of aftercare provision.Assist colleagues with the coordination and delivery of diversionary activities.Keep accurate records and the necessary data for reporting and evaluation purposes.To provide written records and reports as required by the organisation.Be available to work days, evenings, and weekends when required, to meet the demands of the service and be willing to travel to various locations, as necessary.An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a certificate in youth and community work e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies) or significant experience of working in a similar role with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as significant knowledge and experience of working with young people, you have knowledge of project planning and experience of working in the substance misuse sector. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office.This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough.Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. What We OfferWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%Life assurance (3× annual salary)Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.