Additional Information for Positive Identities PW2
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Please ensure you include information relating to the additional information below in your application.
Role Purpose
To deliver high-quality, inclusive support to LGBTQ+ young people and their families through 1:1 and group work, helping them build confidence, improve wellbeing, and explore their identities in a safe and affirming environment.
You will also contribute to the development of our wider Positive Identities programmes, including supporting LGBTQ+ training (Safe Zone) and our Safe Space Award.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver group sessions (and some 1:1 support) for LGBTQ+ young people (aged 13–18)
- Facilitate sessions for parents and carers
- Plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive sessions
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and families
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Positive Identities programmes
- Support evaluation and outcome monitoring
- Work within the CSSO model (Child-Directed, Systems Focused, Strengths-Based, Outcome-Informed – training provided)
- Facilitate LGBTQ+ Safe Zone training sessions
- Support the coordination of the Safe Space Award
- Represent Positive Identities at events (e.g. Pride and community events)
- Promote the service internally and externally
- A driving licence is desirable
- The role will adopt a hybrid approach in terms of location so a mixture of working from home and in our Leeds based office will be required.
Initial Location of Post
Rockford House, Low Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5QW
Additional Requirements.
You will need to evidence that you can provide a non-judgemental and confident approach whilst working with LGBTQ+ communities.
The Positive Identities PW2 will support further development activity and training across the wider service as required.
About the Service
Barnardo's Positive Identities Service has supported LGBTQ+ children, young people, and their families for over 14 years. We provide:
- Direct support through Gender Space (primarily group work, some 1:1 work and family programmes)
- Safe Zone LGBTQ+ training for professionals and organisations
- The Safe Space Award, recognising inclusive environments
- Workshops and consultancy support
We deliver a range of training and guidance, supporting organisations and community groups to embed cultures of inclusivity of LGBTQ+ identities and to proactively challenge discrimination.
What We Offer
- You will be part of a supportive, experienced team with regular supervision
- Training in the CSSO model
- Opportunities to develop skills in training delivery and programme development
- A role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives
Workload is structured to balance direct delivery, programme support, and development
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently until March 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31.03.27
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
For further information, please email [email protected]
