by [email protected] | Jun 9, 2026 | Jobs, Mental Health, Youth Work
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].
by [email protected] | Sep 25, 2025 | Health, Jobs, Mental Health, Slough, Youth Work
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
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Provide mental health and well-being support through one-to-one sessions, groups, and outreach.
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Help young people identify needs, set Goal Based Outcomes (GBOs), and develop personal support plans.
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Use youth work values and appropriate methods to support resilience, recovery, and well-being.
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Promote volunteering, peer mentoring, and youth activities to increase young people’s participation.
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Attend multi-agency meetings and advocate for young people where appropriate.
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Keep high-quality, coherent records in line with NHS and Together As One protocols.
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Communicate regularly with CAMHS colleagues to ensure a seamless pathway of support.
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Follow safeguarding, risk management, and data protection policies at all times.
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Manage a caseload, prioritising according to young people’s needs and risks.
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Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong communication skills and experience of supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing.
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Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and with NHS colleagues.
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Commitment to using data and outcomes to inform practice.
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Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
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Strong time management and organisational skills.
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Able to travel locally for the role.
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Commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Qualification in Mental Health, Youth Work, Child & Youth Work, Social Services, or equivalent (NYA-validated or similar).
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Experience working with safeguarding and risk management.
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Experience of liaising with a wide range of agencies.
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Knowledge of mental health difficulties and wider determinants of health.
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Knowledge of child development, wellbeing, and mental health.
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Awareness of Gillick competence and consent issues.
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Knowledge of mental health legislation.
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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:
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The opportunity to be part of an innovative partnership between the NHS and the voluntary sector.
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Regular supervision and support from senior staff and clinical colleagues.
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Ongoing training and development to help you build your skills and confidence.
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A flexible role that fits around your other commitments.
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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):
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Connection to purpose: average rating of 4.8 out of 5 for feeling connected to our mission and values.
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Feeling valued: 80% said their work is always recognised and appreciated by managers.
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Inclusive culture: 90% said they always feel respected and included.
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Wellbeing support: rated 4.4 out of 5 by staff.
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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.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Aida on 07922 422576
Closing date: Friday 10th October
Interviews: Friday 17th October
The Boost Team in 2024
by [email protected] | Sep 16, 2025 | Resources, Schools, Training
At Together As One, we know that when young people are given the right tools and support, they can transform their schools for the better. In this post, our Training Lead, Rosa Hopkins, shares how we work with schools to design student leadership training that builds confidence, develops key skills, and empowers students to make a lasting impact.
We believe young people have the power to shape and strengthen their school communities. Through meaningful leadership opportunities, students can become role models, peer supporters, and agents of positive change.
We have a long and proud history of delivering high-quality, bespoke student leadership training to schools. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or developing an existing team, we can work with you to equip young leaders with the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to be effective in their roles.
Student Leadership Roles We Have Supported
Our training has supported a wide range of student leadership roles, including:
- Peer Mentors
- Lower School Leaders
- Student Councils
- Prefects
- Diversity Ambassadors and DEI Prefects
- Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
Every training programme is tailored to the specific needs of your students and school community. Our approach is interactive, engaging, and grounded in the real experiences of young people.
To help us design the most effective training possible, we ask that school staff consider the following areas before we begin.
Planning for Student Leadership Training
In order to shape a programme that delivers real impact, we invite you to reflect on the following:
- Purpose
- What is the overall aim of the training?
- What outcomes are you hoping the young people will achieve?
- Are there specific skills or knowledge you want the group to develop?
- Role Clarity
- What is the defined role of the student leaders?
- Can you provide a clear role description, including:
- Responsibilities
- Frequency, location, and timing of activities
- Key staff or student groups they will work with
The more detailed this information is, the more we can tailor the training to include relevant case studies, scenarios, and examples.
- Delivery Format
We offer a range of delivery models to suit your timetable and needs:
- One-hour sessions delivered over 6–8 weeks (ideal over a half term)
- Two-hour or half-day sessions
- Full-day intensive training
Each option has its benefits. Meeting a group more than once allows us to build relationships, observe group dynamics, and adapt our approach over time. Multiple sessions also create space for reflection between meetings. We understand the challenges of timetabling, especially across year groups, and are happy to work with you to find the best solution. Please also consider the location of the training and ensure that there is enough space for interactive activities. If you opt for a delivery time after school, we find an incentive is effective in driving participation.
- Group size
- How many students do you anticipate being involved?
- Do the young people already have positive associations with each other, or do we need to spend some time building the team?
We find that to have the most impact, a group size of 10 – 20 young people can help us to really get to know, and support a group. We are happy to explore the facilitation of larger groups.
- Recruitment
- How will students be selected for the training?
- Is there an application process or set criteria?
We can support recruitment by delivering assemblies or creating short videos that explain the opportunity and how students can get involved. We strongly believe that participation should be voluntary, and that young people should not be co-opted into leadership opportunities. We can support schools to develop a selection process if necessary.
- Safeguarding
- Who are the key safeguarding contacts at your school?
- Are there any specific policies or messages you would like us to share with students?
We will seek out the relevant safeguarding information from your school website, but welcome any additional guidance or expectations you wish to highlight.
- Supervision and Support
- Who in school will be checking in with the student leaders?
- Is there a designated member of staff they can go to if they need support or advice (outside of the safeguarding team)?
- Will there be regular supervision or mentoring in place?
Please provide any relevant details so we can support students to access the right guidance and support beyond the training sessions. We are open to delivering follow up sessions with students to check progress, and provide further guidance and training.
- Your school’s approach
- What school policies does this training align with?
- Are there any values, mantras, mottos that you would like to be highlighted throughout the training?
Get in touch
If you’re interested in student leadership training for your school, please get in touch with Rosa:
[email protected]
