Young Women’s Project Worker

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Barnsley is seeking a project worker for their Girls@HOME programme, aimed at supporting young women aged 16-25 to improve their mental health and make positive life decisions. This part-time role involves providing one-to-one and group work support, alongside signposting individuals to relevant services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young women and insight into the social challenges they face. The organization offers a supportive work environment and generous benefits including 38 days of annual leave and a pension contribution.

Benefits

38 days of Annual Leave

8% employer pension contribution

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Flexibility to take Bank Holiday days

Special leave for bereavement, study, and personal circumstances

Regular team social events

Learning and development opportunities

Registered Real Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with young women of this age group.
• Knowledge around mental health and its challenges.
• Understanding of the impact of misogyny and structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group work support for young women.
• Support referral processes and cover sessions as required.
• Signpost young women to wider support services available in Barnsley.

Skills

Experience working with young women aged 16-25

Knowledge of mental health

Understanding of social issues affecting young women

Job description

Job Description

Embedded within our emotional wellbeing hub, we are looking to recruit a project worker for our Girls@HOME programme, a new project supporting young women aged 16-25, to improve their mental health, to better understand themselves and make positive decisions about their future.

The project will offer both one-to-one and group work support for young women. Our holistic model and youth work approach means you will be able to support young women with a variety of needs which may include but not be limited to:

• Mental Health
• Education
• Employability
• Healthy Relationships
• Sexual

They will be willing to work as part of our wellbeing programme team, supporting referral process and covering sessions as required.

• Health
• Abuse
• Trauma
• Family relationships
• Raising aspirations

You will also ensure that young women are supportively signposted to wider support services available in Barnsley.

The right candidate will need to have proven experience of working with young women of this age group and knowledge around mental health. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the stereotypical socialisation of young women in Barnsley, and the wider impact of misogyny on structural systems on a national level and its impact on young women.

Location

Barnsley

Type of Contract

Part Time

Hours

22.5

Benefits

38 days of Annual Leave, including bank holidays (pro rata) 8% employer pension contribution Cycle-to-Work Scheme Beyond savings card and discounts Flexibility to take Bank Holiday days when it suits you Special leave for bereavement, study, and personal circumstances Regular team social events An inclusive, friendly, and supportive work environment A highly experienced team Learning and development opportunities Registered Real Living Wage Employer

Closing Date

02-03-2026

How to Apply

An application pack including our application form with details of where to send your completed application can be found on our website at: https://chilypep.org.uk/vacanciesvolunteering/

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 9am

Interviews: Friday 13th March

Completed application to be sent to [e-mail]