Youth Engagement Worker

Job summary

We are looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to play a key role in the development and implementation of a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, in line with DfE guidance. This role will integrate youth work principles with mental health support, ensuring that all students receive timely, accessible, and effective interventions that promote emotional resilience and wellbeing.

The postholder will work closely with the Counselling & Wellbeing Manager, Head of Medical Health & Welfare, pastoral teams, and external agencies to coordinate, deliver, and evaluate mental health interventions. They will also lead student engagement initiatives, facilitate peer mentoring, and provide one-on-one support to students experiencing low-level mental health difficulties.

This role is offered on afull-time/year round basis working 37.5 hours a week over 5 days, with annual leave entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays:

Alternatively the role can be offered on a full-time, term time plus contract prorated to 36 working weeks a year, plus 4.35 weeks of paid holiday to be taken outside of term time.

Service needs may include some evening and weekend work.

Main duties of the job

Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordination

Implement a whole-school approach to emotional health, collaborating with staff to embed mental health awareness into school culture.

Audit current provision and evaluate interventions to ensure evidence-based and student-centred support.

Develop and maintain clear referral pathways to escalate concerns appropriately (e.g. to the Counselling & Wellbeing Manager, Safeguarding, CAMHS, or external services).

Student Support & Early Intervention

Act as a frontline support for students experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges.

Provide one-on-one mentoring and support sessions for students (two mornings/days a week - as service requires).

Facilitate early intervention strategies, identifying at-risk students and implementing preventative measures.

Training & Capacity Building

Develop and deliver staff training in mental health first aid and mental health awareness.

Assist in reviewing and improving the PSHE and RSE curriculum to ensure mental health and emotional resilience are fully integrated.

Mental Health Awareness & Student Engagement

Organise mental health awareness campaigns and wellbeing events across the College - creating an annual programme of events

Further responsibilities are outlined in the Job Brochure.

About us

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.