Children and Young People Worker
BRC
Mental Health Service
Location: Swansea
Hours: Full-time / Part Time / Relief Hours
8am – 8am
Make a Difference to Young Lives
BRC are working in partnership with a national mental health charity who are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resilient Children and Young People (CYP) Worker to join their dedicated team in Swansea.
About the Role
As a CYP Worker, you will provide therapeutic support and practical guidance to children and young people experiencing mental health distress within a non-clinical environment. You will work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to help young people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate support services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering one-to-one emotional support and wellbeing interventions.
- Supporting children and young people in crisis using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
- Respond and effectively manager all new and current referrals.
- Developing support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all service users.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children and young people in a health, social care, education, or community setting.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understands mental health, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, and child protection principles.
- Can work effectively under pressure and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
- Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Apply today and help create brighter futures for children and young people across Swansea.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.