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Freelance Youth Worker – Mental Health Qualified Specialist Start Date: Monday 21st July 2025 Duration: 2 weeks (Total: 9 days) Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday + 1 pre-meet + Friday debrief + group celebration Day Rate: £100-150/day | £33k Eqv Location: In-Person, Lambeth/Southwark, London Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor About us We are a creative social mobility organisation that provides core soft-skills training to equip at-risk young people to transition into meaningful employment. We work with marginalised, often NEET, 16–25-year-olds from a range of diverse and underrepresented communities. Our mission is to break social isolation and provide a creative outlet that offers hope, practical support, and real-world insight into the systemic barriers young adults face. The Role We’re seeking a qualified mental health specialist youth worker to support our Creative Bootcamp – a two-week immersive programme supporting up to 10 young people in expressing themselves through creative projects. You will create emotionally safe, affirming environments. Your role will combine well-being check-ins, crisis awareness, and embedding trauma-informed frameworks into creative delivery. You’ll work in a large team of x5 fellow youth workers over the two weeks to deliver the most engaging and interactive creative bootcamp. You’ll: - Provide emotional support and guidance on wellbeing to participants. - Form part of our delivery team as part of the creative programme following our designed workshop brief - Conduct 1:1 check-ins and support access to services if needed - Offer tailored support and a safe space for participants, promoting positive behaviour, providing encouragement and guidance. - Advise on mental health best practices for the delivery team - Co-create a calm, inclusive, safe space for young people to thrive - Build rapport with young people and contribute to debriefs and team reflections. - Help facilitate group sessions that prioritise expression, belonging, and wellbeing. - Deliver inclusive and engaging sessions tailored to individual learning needs. - Be the trusted main point of contact for up to x6 young people, ensuring attendance and any behavioural needs are supported Requirements - Recognised qualification in youth mental health, counselling, therapy or psychology. - Experience working with 16–25-year-olds in education, community or creative settings. - Excellent knowledge of mental health resources, signposting and safeguarding. - Strong values in equity, youth empowerment and intersectional care. - Excellent communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in building rapport with young people and young adults - Proactive work ethic, always looking for new opportunities to support our young people develop and grow - Excellent written English language skills - Excellent organisational skills and experience updating CRM systems - Reliability to execute on time for deliverables & deadlines Optional - Career Counselling, Career Development, and Career Management skills - Knowledge of current trends in career development and vocational opportunities We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and must demonstrate alignment with our safeguarding and equality principles. What’s in it for you - Be a part of a fun and creative bootcamp that contributes to tangible outcomes for underrepresented young people. - See the direct results of your contributions to a not-for-profit with a clear social purpose as an established Social Enterprise. - Join a social enterprise making real change for young adults furthest from opportunity. - Collaborate with a team that values your experience and voice. - See your impact in real-time as young people develop, connect, and celebrate their progress. - Work alongside creatives, youth workers, and programme staff with shared values.
About Solutions Not Sides Solutions Not Sides (SNS) is a UK-based educational programme that provides young people with multiple perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, promoting critical thinking, dialogue, and empathy. We work in schools, youth groups and with community organisations nationwide, running workshops and tours that bring diverse voices and human stories from Palestine and Israel into the room with young people aged 14-18. The role: Internship ● Contract: Temporary worker, hourly rate ● Focus of role: Administration support for the organisation ● Remuneration: National Living Wage (or London Living Wage if London-based) ● Notice period: None Note: You must be a UK citizen or have a valid UK working visa for this role. Role Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Intern (Paid) who will assist with a huge range of writing, research, and administrative processes; carry out research tasks; assist with marketing, logistics and support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). It’s an exciting opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work, education, conflict resolution, and Israel - Palestine. Event Logistics: ● Logistical arrangements for professional training ● Bookings for team bonding events and annual retreat ● Providing support for the Student Leadership Programme (SLP) and Bridge Builders Programme (BBP) ● Assisting with organising follow-up and reunions of the Youth Leadership Network (YLN) Supporting SLT: ● Setting up meetings for SLT based on availability in the calendar ● Assisting SLT in other tasks as asked Schools Programme: ● Researching schools and community groups in various geographical areas ● Support liaising with schools, councils and UK partner organisations ● Sending invoices Administrative processes: ● Monitoring team email account and calendar ● Issuing prep and follow-up materials for teachers ● Processing and databasing speaker applications ● Scheduling new speaker interviews ● Invoicing and following up ● Ordering supplies/equipment when needed ● Producing printed admin materials e.g. letterhead, business cards etc. ● Gift Aid applications ● Preparing all admin materials for sessions ● Databasing feedback for evaluation ● Producing an annual list of school/religious holidays ● Taking minutes at team meetings ● Procuring feedback from schools (teachers and students) ● Delegation to volunteers where needed If you are interested, please send us a message and we will send you the full job description and instructions on how to apply if we think that you would be suitable for this role.
Job Opportunity: Children's Science Party Host (£25/hour) Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and love working with kids? We’re looking for a vibrant Party Host to lead exciting, hands-on Children’s Science Birthday Parties! About the Role: As a Science Party Host, you'll deliver fun and educational science-themed parties for children (ages 5–11). You don’t need to be a science expert, we provide full training. If you love presenting, have a flair for fun, and can capture kids' attention, this could be the perfect role for you! Key Details: - Pay: £25/hour (plus mileage if driving) - Location: Various locations across London (driving preferred – mileage paid) - Schedule: Weekends, mornings and afternoon - Full training provided – no science background required - DBS check preferred (or willing to get one) We’re Looking For Someone Who Is: - Energetic, enthusiastic, and great with children - Communicative and confident with groups - Reliable and punctual - Willing to learn and follow structured party plans - Comfortable with performing and presenting - Ideally a driver with access to a car (not essential, but big parties require a lot of equipment) What You’ll Do: - Lead 60–90 minute science parties using our engaging experiments - Set up and pack down party materials (additional 30 minutes either side) - Keep kids engaged and entertained in a safe and fun environment - Represent our brand with professionalism and excitement Perfect for: Drama students, performers, teachers, educators, youth workers, or anyone who thrives in lively, interactive environments! Interested? Send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd be great for this role in the chat in app. Let’s make science the highlight of their birthday!