Emotional Health and Wellbeing Worker, CaredChildren

Overview

“Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards.

It is our shared expectation our staff will be “professionally curious” both in their delivery and ongoing professional development.”

Vicky Maloney, CEO

Part‑time: 22.12 hours per week

Early Break Salary Points 4‑6, £27,713.92 to £29,435.12 FTE. Pro‑rata.

The role will offer advice and signposting interventions for children and their families, as well as providing support with emotional health and wellbeing needs through regular group work for primary and secondary aged young people.

Delivery of effective 1:1 emotional health and wellbeing support with children and young people, who are looked after, with emotional health and wellbeing needs across the community and education settings.

• Individualised support: Offer a range of individualized support to young people with presenting emotional health and wellbeing needs and refer them to wider CYPMH provision, Early Break core services or other service provisions.
• Referral management: Work with the co‑ordinator to manage referrals and demand for children and their carers via a single point of access arrangement and ensure a responsive consultation offer for foster families.
• Group work and digital offers: Deliver and develop group work, drop‑in sessions and digital offerings within Early Break premises and community venues across Oldham, alongside the project worker, including Stressed Out Brain delivery.
• Multi‑disciplinary support: Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary substance‑use and emotional health and wellbeing team to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Risk management: Support and encourage young people to take on board safety messages regarding risk‑taking behaviour and their own vulnerability including self‑injury, substance use, offending behaviour, CSE, CCE and other.
• Education sessions: Prepare, plan and deliver education sessions and group work to young people in education settings or the community as per presenting need.
• Safeguarding: Adhere to Early Break policies on safeguarding including identification and referral, as well as participating in any subsequent action in relation to these.
• Partner work: Work with a range of partners to ensure seamless access to support for children and young people.
• Professional development: Maintain and update knowledge through reading, e‑learning and training offered by Early Break and other agencies.
• Administration: Ensure all necessary administration and sessional recordings are complete, including maintenance of Nebula database.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the role and the Service.
• Health and Safety: Implement Service Health and Safety Policy/Service Guidelines including risk assessments.
• Meetings: Attend relevant internal and external meetings supportive to the role.
• Professional growth: Engage in professional development opportunities and training as required/appropriate.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 12:00pm

Contact Name:
Catherine Shaw

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• Long Service Leave: an additional 4 weeks paid holiday after every 3 years in service (subject to attendance thresholds).
• Supervision: 10 sessions per 12 months with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice.
• Wellbeing Day: 2 × half days of additional paid leave every 12 months.
• Volunteer Day: 1 day additional paid leave every 12 months for a volunteer opportunity with another third‑sector organisation of your choice.

Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?:
Yes