Job title and organisation: Wellbeing Worker - Gipsil
Salary: £26,646 (Pro-rata)
Hours: 30
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Leeds
Closing date and time: Wednesday 25 February 2026

This role is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The role is part-time (30 hours per week).

This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing AIM Project team. The AIM Project delivers a bespoke range of support focussed on Social, Emotional and Mental Health, post-16 transitions and aspirational activities for Care Experienced young people aged 13-19 across Leeds. We offer longer term support of 18 months intensive work, with the potential to progress to post-service support offered by our volunteer staff.

This support will provide;

Emotional wellbeing / mental health Support - consisting of weekly support sessions offered in school or/and across the community, utilising interactive and creative resources to engage young people in exploring their emotional and mental health. The AIM Project adopts a solution focused, non-judgemental approach, using a range of interventions and skills to create a safe space for young people to talk about the issues that are affecting them.

Aspirational experiences and visits – We involve young people in planning and attending a wide range of activities, experiences and visits aimed at having fun, learning new skills  and provoking ideas around future employment and interests. Our group activities offer a valuable opportunity for young people to socialise with a group of peers who have a shared understanding of different living and care arrangements.

Progression planning and support – The AIM project ensures that each young person develops a robust post-16 progression plan in place through joint working with education and training providers, social workers and carers. We provide progression support in a number of ways including arranging specialist support in college, providing mock interview training and undertaking regular wellbeing visits to college and sixth form to provide continuity of support.

Promoting the voice and influence of care experienced young people in Leeds – The AIM project puts young people’s voice at the heart of the support planning process as well as providing a space for young people to shape and plan the aspirational experiences on offer.

This unique role will support a case load of young people and be part of the wider Transitions Team delivering support across West Yorkshire.

How To Apply

For further details, and to apply, please use the following link:  Wellbeing Worker

Please note that GIPSIL will not accept CV’s or agencies.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 

Shortlisting: Thursday 26th February 2026

Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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