Following a successful application to the Henry Smith Foundation we are seeking a part-time LGBTQ+ Young People and Family Support Worker (up to 17.5-hours per week) to join our LGBTQ+ yOUTh Service.
The main aims of the post are to ensure:
- The charity delivers quality information, advice, guidance and advocacy services which improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale
- LGBTQ+ young people who face additional access barriers are reached and given the opportunity to engage with the service, reducing their isolation and loneliness
- LGBTQ+ young people have emotionally healthy relationships with their family, friends and intimate partners.
The above would be achieved through groupwork, youth groups, parent and family groups, 121 work, attending professional meetings such as Team Around The Family and Child In Need meetings, mediating between families and schools, networking, stand events such as Pride’s and Freshers events, offsite activities and family support sessions.
This is a service user and public facing role. The successful candidate will be expected to attend sessions, meetings and events across Calderdale and on occasions Kirklees.
The right candidate will have:
- JNC Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent (or due to complete 2025- 2026). We also welcome applicants with related subjects including nursing, primary teaching, secondary teaching, social work
- A minimum 12-months experience of working with children, young people aged 25 and under and/or families
- An ability to assess needs and involve young people in identifying appropriate self-action plans
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of Homophobia, Biphobia and transphobia on LGBTQ+ young people
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
What you'd get from us:
- Training and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
- 6% pension contribution
- Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
- An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
- Access to staff counselling
- Perbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
- Travel expenses
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Earn between £26,510.82 – 27,836.36 (pro rata)
Why you'd work for us:
- So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale
- Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
- Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities
If you share our values and principles then we’d love to hear from you.
Click here to download the Role Description and Person Specification (all one document).
Complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Once completed, please send to info@thebrunswickcentre.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th November 2025