by [email protected] | Oct 20, 2025 | Britwell, Events, Food, Football, Health, Participation, Slough, Young people's voices, Youth Activities, Youth Work
We’re excited to invite young people aged 11–18 (or up to 25 with SEND) to join us for Big Up Britwell – a free afternoon of fun, food and sports at the Britwell Youth and Community Project.
Thanks to support from Sport England and Get Berkshire Active, this event is part of a wider commitment to help make Britwell a healthier, more active place to live. Alongside enjoying sports taster sessions, cooking up delicious Chicken Shawarma, and connecting with friends, young people will also have the chance to share their ideas and shape future activities in the community.
Your voice matters — come along, take part, and help guide how we invest in Britwell’s active future.
🗓 Tuesday 28th October, 1–5pm
📍 Britwell Youth and Community Project, Wentworth Avenue
💬 Booking is essential — Click here to book your place or call 01753 574 780.
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]
by [email protected] | Sep 3, 2025 | Cohesion, Creativity, Diversity, Food, Participation, Slough, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND, Youth Activities, Youth Work
Global Grub returned for another magical summer – and what a summer it turned out to be. At its heart, Global Grub is about bringing young people together through the joy of food, while also ensuring that those who access free school meals continue to receive nutritious meals throughout the holidays. Delivered as part of Slough Borough Council’s HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme, it combines creativity in the kitchen with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate community.
This year’s programme was a resounding success. Over the course of the summer, Global Grub saw an incredible 582 attendances from 103 young people, who together took part in more than 100 hours of inspiring activities. Along the way, they mastered 12 delicious dishes, went on four unforgettable trips, and created memories that will last far beyond the summer itself.
Paddle-boarding on the Jubilee River
The group reflected the very best of Slough’s rich diversity. Young people came from 32 different schools and represented 16 ethnic backgrounds, while the programme also supported 23 young carers and welcomed eight referrals from statutory agencies, including Slough Children First. This blend of participants made Global Grub a unique space where difference was celebrated, friendships were formed, and community spirit flourished.
Parents and carers were quick to praise the programme, rating it 4.71 out of 5, while the young people themselves gave it an even higher rating of 4.8 out of 5. These scores reflect not only the quality of the food and trips on offer, but also the sense of belonging, confidence, and joy that Global Grub fostered.
More than just a holiday programme, Global Grub was a celebration of community, opportunity, and the power of young people coming together. By sharing meals, trying new things, and stepping outside of their comfort zones, participants built skills and connections that will last well into the future.
Example Recipes
Chicken Curry
This quick curry is based on the famous Madras.
Ingredients per person
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300g chicken (bite-sized pieces)
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1 tsp curry powder (flat spoon)
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½ tsp cumin
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1 tsp garlic & ginger paste
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½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
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Pinch of black pepper
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½ tsp turmeric
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¼ stock cube (if you’ve got one)
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1–2 onions (chopped)
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1 tbsp water
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⅓ can chopped tomatoes
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Handful of frozen veg (optional)
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½ tsp garam masala
How to cook it
- Marinate vibes
Mix chicken with curry powder, cumin, garlic & ginger paste, all-purpose, pepper, turmeric (and stock cube if using).
- Onion time
Fry chopped onions until soft & see-through.
- Sizzle
Add a splash of water + chicken. Cook till chicken is white inside and juices run clear. Break up big bits.
- Tomato drop
Stir in tomatoes + frozen veg if you fancy.
- Final touch
Sprinkle in garam masala. Give it a good stir.
- Serve
Grab a fork, pile it on rice/naan, and enjoy. 🍚🥖
by [email protected] | Jun 24, 2025 | Campaigning, Participation, Slough, Young people's voices, Youth Activities, Youth Work
Slough’s Young People’s Question Time is back! On Tuesday 1st July, young people from across the borough will once again ask the questions that matter most to them — directly to the people who make the decisions.
Taking place in the Council Chambers at Observatory House (25 Windsor Road, Slough SL1 2EL), this event gives young people aged 11 to 18 (or up to 25 with SEND) a platform to raise issues from their everyday lives, and get real answers from local leaders.
This month’s panel is made up primarily of Slough Borough Council officers, ready to respond to the topics young people most often bring up, including:
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Education and SEND support
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Youth clubs and activities
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Parks and green spaces
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Public transport and travel safety
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Children’s social care
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Libraries
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Community safety
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Mental health and wellbeing
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Youth engagement
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Sustainability and climate action
The event will be chaired by Matthew from St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, a longstanding volunteer with Together As One. Young people’s voices will be represented both by the audience and on the panel by David from Herschel Grammar School, a member of Slough Youth Parliament.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the event running from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm, followed by refreshments and a chance to continue the conversation informally.
This event is delivered in partnership with Slough Youth Parliament, and is open to all young people living, studying or working in Slough.
Join us and be part of the conversation – your voice matters!
