Jobs in Upper Heyford

Empower Young Minds. Build Resilience. Change Futures.

Wellbeing Youth Worker

📍 Thatcham Wellbeing Hub

💰 £28,938 - £32,214 per year (depending on experience)

🕒 Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

🚗 Regular travel across West Berkshire required

At Response, we don't just provide support. We empower young people to overcome challenges, strengthen their wellbeing, and build brighter futures.

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated and inspiring Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Youth Team and play a vital role in supporting young people aged 11 to 25 with their mental health and wellbeing.

If you're passionate about making a difference, skilled at building trusted relationships, and believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is more than a support role. It's an opportunity to help young people discover their strengths, reconnect with their communities, and develop the confidence to navigate life's challenges.

Why This Role Matters

Every young person deserves someone in their corner.

As a Response Wellbeing Worker, you'll provide personalised, holistic support to young people and their families, helping them improve their wellbeing, access opportunities, and build lasting support networks.

You'll work alongside schools, social care teams, health professionals and community organisations to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

Your work will help reduce isolation, increase confidence, strengthen resilience and empower young people to take positive steps towards healthier, happier futures.

This is your opportunity to create meaningful change, one young person at a time.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be:

? Providing one-to-one wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 25

? Facilitating group programmes, drop-ins and alternative provision sessions

? Supporting parents, carers and families to better understand and manage wellbeing challenges

? Managing a caseload of young people and developing personalised support plans

? Building trusted relationships that empower young people to identify and achieve their goals

? Delivering social prescribing and signposting to community-based services and opportunities

? Supporting access to education, employment and training opportunities

? Working collaboratively with schools, CAMHS, social care teams, health professionals and partner organisations

? Helping young people strengthen personal support networks and reduce reliance on professional services

? Promoting confidence, resilience and positive mental wellbeing strategies

? Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service evaluation and impact reporting

? Raising awareness of community resources and helping young people connect with local support

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines empathy with professionalism and passion with purpose.

You'll ideally have:

? Experience supporting young people, families or carers within youth work, education, health, social care or community settings

? Experience supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs

? Knowledge of person-centred approaches and personalised support planning

? Understanding of community services and social prescribing approaches

? Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

? Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and professionals

? Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload

? Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

? A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities

? A genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes

Even Better If You Have

? Training in Motivational Interviewing, Health Coaching or similar approaches

? Experience using CBT-informed or Solution-Focused approaches

? Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice

? Knowledge of CAMHS and wider youth mental health services

? Experience working within community, voluntary sector or mental health services

? Experience supporting young people with complex emotional or mental health needs

? Experience measuring outcomes and evidencing service impact

What's In It For You?

At Response, we invest in our people because they're at the heart of everything we achieve.

🌟 37 days annual leave including bank holidays

🌟 Fully funded professional development and training

🌟 Qualification sponsorship

🌟 Blue Light Card discounts

🌟 Free counselling and wellbeing support

🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme

🌟 Enhanced family-friendly policies

🌟 £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus

🌟 Health Cash Plan

🌟 NHS-approved wellbeing app

🌟 Free DBS and annual flu vaccination

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

💙 Compassionate, approachable and non-judgemental

💙 Passionate about improving young people's mental health and wellbeing

💙 A great listener who can quickly build trust and rapport

💙 Motivated by helping others realise their potential

💙 Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities

💙 Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

💙 Inclusive, culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity

💙 Driven by creating positive change within local communities

Join a Team That Changes Lives

Every young person has potential.

Every challenge can become an opportunity.

Every conversation can help shape a brighter future.

As a Response Wellbeing Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping young people develop resilience, strengthen their support networks and take positive steps towards improved wellbeing and independence.

If you're ready to empower young people, build confidence and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures.

Our employees and clients come from all over the world. We proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All roles require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK