Location: Slough – Together As One Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover – 12 months) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £29,064 Organisation: Together As One
About the Role
Are you an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?
BOOST is one of Slough’s most successful and innovative mental health programmes for young people. Delivered by Together As One in partnership with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust‘s CAMHS team, the service provides early intervention support for young people experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties, helping them access the right support at the right time.
Recognised as an example of best practice within a landmark mental health report, BOOST has developed a strong reputation for combining the relational strengths of youth work with the clinical expertise of NHS services. The result is a highly regarded programme that delivers meaningful outcomes for young people while fostering strong partnership working across the local system.
As BOOST Mental Health Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing this service. You will oversee day-to-day delivery, support and supervise a team of Mental Health Youth Support Workers, coordinate partnerships with CAMHS and other agencies, and ensure the programme continues to deliver high-quality support to young people.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a small caseload, delivering trauma-informed and person-centred emotional wellbeing support directly to young people. This combination of strategic oversight and frontline practice offers a unique opportunity to see the impact of your work at both an individual and system-wide level.
A Role with Progression and Support
This could be an ideal opportunity for someone who is ready to move into their first formal leadership role. You may already be mentoring colleagues, leading projects, coordinating volunteers, or taking on additional responsibilities within your current role and be looking for an opportunity to develop further.
We are committed to supporting your growth. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to develop your skills in leadership, partnership working, service development, quality assurance, and programme management.
If you are passionate about improving young people’s mental health and want to lead a service that is genuinely making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Development
Provide overall coordination and leadership of the BOOST programme.
Contribute to the ongoing development, design, and continuous improvement of the service.
Lead on service planning, delivery targets, and operational priorities.
Support innovation and the development of best practice across the programme.
Young People’s Support & Intervention
Deliver tailored 1:1 interventions using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach.
Carry and manage a caseload of young people with emotional wellbeing needs.
Carry out risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention where required.
Advocate for young people and ensure their voices inform all support planning.
Staff Management & Supervision
Manage and coordinate a team of sessional Mental Health Youth Support Workers.
Provide regular supervision, reflective support, and practice guidance.
Foster a supportive, safe, and development-focused team culture.
Support staff learning, development, and continuous improvement.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Work collaboratively with CAMHS, schools, social care, and other professionals.
Act as a key connector between NHS services and voluntary sector partners, including the YES consortium.
Support effective referral pathways, joint working, and multi-agency coordination.
Represent BOOST in partnership meetings, networks, and community forums.
Safeguarding, Quality & Compliance
Ensure safeguarding procedures are embedded throughout the service.
Maintain high standards of case recording, confidentiality, and data quality.
Participate in regular clinical supervision with a Clinical Psychologist.
Contribute to risk management and safe service delivery.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Maintain accurate records and case management systems.
Contribute to data collection, reporting, and service evaluation.
Support outcome monitoring and evidence of impact.
Use data, feedback, and learning to inform service development and improvement.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people.
Experienced in delivering 1:1 mental health or wellbeing support.
Confident supporting, coordinating, or managing staff (formal leadership experience is desirable but not essential).
Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk management, and early intervention approaches.
Comfortable working within a clinically informed and supervised framework.
Highly organised, with strong communication, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Degree or relevant qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, or a related field.
Experience working with young people who have mental health needs.
Experience delivering 1:1 interventions.
Experience of coordinating, supervising, or supporting colleagues.
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Experience of multi-agency working.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working within CAMHS or similar services.
Training in psychoeducation or evidence-based interventions.
Experience in leadership, project coordination, or service management roles.
Knowledge of local services, support pathways, and community resources.
What We Offer
A supportive team environment with regular opportunities for reflection, peer learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
Regular clinical supervision and reflective practice through our partnership with CAMHS.
Access to training, professional development, and networking opportunities across mental health, youth work, safeguarding, leadership, and early intervention.
The opportunity to work closely with CAMHS practitioners and a wide range of local partners, gaining valuable experience across health, education, and community settings.
Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, contribute ideas, and help shape the ongoing development of the BOOST programme.
Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible, to support a healthy work–life balance.
A genuine opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the lives of children, young people, and families.
The chance to be part of a respected local organisation with deep roots in Slough, where young people’s voices help shape activities, projects, and local services.
A role that offers both professional challenge and personal reward, combining leadership, partnership working, and direct practice.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
In your covering letter, please refer carefully to the skills and experience outlined in this job description and provide clear examples of how you meet the essential criteria.
Applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday 22nd June 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on the afternoon/evening of Thursday 2nd July 2026. Interviews will take place later in the day to enable the participation of young people in the recruitment process.
If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please email us to arrange a chat. We’re always happy to talk through the role and answer any questions you may have.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment
Together As One is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to the application process or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please let us know. We will be happy to work with you to find an approach that best meets your needs.
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This may include a UK or Irish passport, a valid visa, or settled/pre-settled status. Evidence of your right to work will be required before employment can commence.
For any queries about the role or the application process, please contact [email protected].
On 8 March, communities across the UK will pause to mark the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, a moment to remember those we lost during the pandemic and to reflect on how it shaped our lives, our communities, and the wellbeing of young people.
For everyone at Together As One, the pandemic is not a distant memory. It was a period of significant challenge and change, but also one that revealed the strength, compassion, and resilience of the young people and volunteers we work with every day. As we take time to reflect, we are also exploring how youth organisations can support young people in processing their experiences and building positive wellbeing for the future.
Supporting young people to reflect
The National Youth Agency has recently released a new wellbeing resource for youth workers called Express & Reflect. The toolkit is designed to help youth organisations create safe, supportive spaces where young people can talk about their experiences of the pandemic and explore how it affected them.
Rather than focusing only on remembrance, the toolkit encourages young people to express their thoughts and feelings through conversation, creativity, and shared reflection. Activities might include storytelling, discussion, creative exercises, or group reflection – all designed to help young people process what they experienced and build emotional resilience.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing
Many of the ideas within the toolkit align closely with the Five Ways to Wellbeing, a simple but powerful framework that encourages people to take small daily actions to support mental health.
The five actions are:
Connect – building relationships and spending time with others
Be Active – keeping physically active in ways that feel enjoyable
Take Notice – being mindful of the present moment and the world around us
Keep Learning – trying new things and developing skills
Give – supporting others and contributing to the community
These principles are a huge part of how we approach youth work at Together As One. By creating opportunities for connection, learning, volunteering, and personal development, we aim to help young people build confidence, resilience, and positive wellbeing.
Looking back on the pandemic
During the pandemic, our community demonstrated these values in action.
Our young volunteers played an incredible role supporting local vaccination centres. From welcoming visitors to assisting staff, they stepped forward to help at a time when communities needed support the most. Their willingness to give their time and energy was a powerful example of young people making a difference.
At the same time, Together As One worked hard to ensure that youth activities continued wherever possible, providing young people with opportunities to stay connected during a period of isolation and uncertainty.
One area that became especially important during this time was our young carers sessions. As families faced new pressures and caring responsibilities increased, these sessions provided a vital space where young carers could meet others who understood their experiences, share their challenges, and simply take time for themselves. Since then, the group has continued to grow and go from strength to strength.
Why reflection matters
Taking time to reflect on the pandemic on 8 March is important not only to remember what happened, but also to recognise how communities came together in response.
For young people in particular, reflecting on their experiences can help them better understand the challenges they faced and the strengths they developed along the way. By using approaches such as those in the NYA toolkit, and by continuing to centre wellbeing in youth work, organisations can support young people to process their experiences while building confidence for the future.
Moving forward together
The COVID-19 pandemic will always be part of our shared history. For Together As One, it is also a reminder of the incredible dedication shown by our volunteers, staff, and young people during a time of national challenge.
As we mark the Day of Reflection on 8 March, we remember those we lost, recognise the resilience shown by our communities, and continue working together to support the wellbeing of young people today and in the years ahead.
Young Health Champions in Windsor and Maidenhead have created a short video all about young people’s online lives. It looks at things many of us deal with every day, including managing your online presence, peer pressure, and fake news.
To help you think more about your online world, the Young Health Champions have reviewed a range of trusted resources. Here are some that you might find useful:
Managing Your Online Presence
Being online can be positive, but it can also affect how we feel. These resources can help you find a healthier balance:
If you want more help with managing your online life, or you’d like to talk to someone about your mental health, please visit this page for further information and support.
If you’re worried that you or someone else is in danger, or you need urgent mental health support, you can:
Call NHS 111, or
Contact Samaritans on 116 123
You’re not alone, and support is always available.
Young Health Champions from RBWM working together to develop resources.
Job Title: Boost Worker Location: Slough (site-based, community settings, and travel across Slough) Host Organisation: Together As One, working in partnership with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s CAMHS Hours: Sessional – flexible, agreed based on your availability and young person’s needs Contract Type: Casual contract with no set weekly hours Salary: £11–£13 per hour (depending on experience) Responsible to: Mental Health Youth Work Project Co-ordinator DBS Requirement: Enhanced
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Together As One’s Boost project, working with young people in Slough who are under the care of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Boost provides additional emotional and practical support for young people with more complex mental health needs, either waiting for or currently accessing help from CAMHS. Working alongside clinical staff, the project offers a personalised, person-centred approach that combines youth work values with therapeutic input.
As a Boost Worker, you will deliver one-to-one well-being sessions, help young people set and achieve recovery-focused goals, and connect them to positive activities in the community. You will be part of a supportive and creative team where new ideas and evidence-based approaches are encouraged.
Important note: Applicants must be aged 18 or over to apply for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mental health and well-being support through one-to-one sessions, groups, and outreach.
Help young people identify needs, set Goal Based Outcomes (GBOs), and develop personal support plans.
Use youth work values and appropriate methods to support resilience, recovery, and well-being.
Promote volunteering, peer mentoring, and youth activities to increase young people’s participation.
Attend multi-agency meetings and advocate for young people where appropriate.
Keep high-quality, coherent records in line with NHS and Together As One protocols.
Communicate regularly with CAMHS colleagues to ensure a seamless pathway of support.
Follow safeguarding, risk management, and data protection policies at all times.
Manage a caseload, prioritising according to young people’s needs and risks.
Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Essential
Strong communication skills and experience of supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing.
Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and with NHS colleagues.
Commitment to using data and outcomes to inform practice.
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Able to travel locally for the role.
Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
Qualification in Mental Health, Youth Work, Child & Youth Work, Social Services, or equivalent (NYA-validated or similar).
Experience working with safeguarding and risk management.
Experience of liaising with a wide range of agencies.
Knowledge of mental health difficulties and wider determinants of health.
Knowledge of child development, wellbeing, and mental health.
Awareness of Gillick competence and consent issues.
Knowledge of mental health legislation.
Ability to reflect, adapt, and take appropriate action to manage risk.
What We Offer
At Together As One, we believe in looking after our staff as well as the young people we serve. As part of the Boost team, you can expect:
The opportunity to be part of an innovative partnership between the NHS and the voluntary sector.
Regular supervision and support from senior staff and clinical colleagues.
Ongoing training and development to help you build your skills and confidence.
A flexible role that fits around your other commitments.
A supportive, creative team culture that values peer support, new ideas, and shared learning.
Our staff consistently tell us that TAO is a great place to work. From our most recent staff survey (2025):
Connection to purpose: average rating of 4.8 out of 5 for feeling connected to our mission and values.
Feeling valued: 80% said their work is always recognised and appreciated by managers.
Inclusive culture: 90% said they always feel respected and included.
Wellbeing support: rated 4.4 out of 5 by staff.
Growth and development: 80% felt they had opportunities for professional growth at TAO.
When you join us, you’ll become part of a motivated, collaborative team that is deeply committed to supporting young people — and equally committed to ensuring your wellbeing and development.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Together As One is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The role is subject to a safer recruitment process, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and barred list check. Identity checks, reference checks (including from the most recent employer where the role involved working with children, where possible), and employment history checks will also be carried out before appointment.
Safeguarding is a core responsibility of this role.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Together As One is committed to creating an organisation where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate diversity and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from the global majority, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enriches the work we do with young people.
He was reluctant to speak when we first met Max* through our Hospital Navigators project. But after getting to know us and accepting support, his confidence skyrocketed – and he’s now a regular volunteer at Together As One. This is his story.
But first, here’s a bit about the Hospital Navigators.
The Hospital Navigators project is made up of youth workers and trained volunteers who support young people present at the Emergency Department due to mental health, substance use, violence and related issues.
The Hospital Navigators support those aged 11-25 and signpost them to the right provision, including all the work we do at Together As One. Since most referrals are received out of hours, our Hospital Navigators can contact the young person directly to offer support whenever they need it.
Within a year, 310 young people were referred to the scheme. Max was one of the 158 who were supported onto a positive pathway to help break the cycle of readmission.
Following the initial engagement, the Hospital Navigators spoke to Max’s mum – who confirmed she’d appreciate any support. After giving Max time and space to think things over, they followed up with a phone call and hashed out a plan to provide continued support.
A couple of months later, Max attended his first session at Volunteer Night in August 2022 and has been engaging in many of our provisions ever since.
As well as coming to our weekly Volunteer Night, where he participates in many community projects like our bee-keeping project, he also attends our SEND Youth Forum where he advocates for young people with SEND.
During the holidays, he takes part in our HAF provision, Global Grub, where young people can learn how to cook, play games and get stuck into crafting activities. Max rated it a solid 10/10 – saying it provided a great space to socialise and learn new skills.
In total, Max has completed 131 sessions which amounts to 405.5 hours! We’re so proud of his progress so far and his transformation into a confident and engaging young person.
If you’d like more information about Hospital Navigators, get in touch with Romaan at [email protected].
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