Job title and organisation: Wellbeing Worker - Gipsil
Salary: £28,266 FTE (£22,198 pro rata)
Hours: 30
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 9 April at 12 Noon
This role is offered initially as a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of an extension to 13 months subject to funding. 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 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 education, 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 transition 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
To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Rebecca Stone via email on rebecca.stone@gipsil.org.uk.
To submit your online application please visit Gipsil Vacancies. Please note you will need to set up an account to begin.
Closing Date: 9th April 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 9th April 2026
Interviews: 17th April 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.
#EXT #LI-DNI
