Sessional project worker

Purpose 

You will provide early, relational and trauma-informed support for young people, parents, carers and families facing distress, exclusion and systemic barriers. At its heart, the service aims to strengthen hope, connection and belonging so our members can imagine safer futures, rebuild trusted relationships and feel rooted in their communities.

The Role

The Project worker sessional role will meet our members where they are at. You will use relational focussed and trauma informed practice to build trust, develop connection, and create safe spaces for them to be heard, supported, and empowered.

Working alongside statutory agencies and community partners, this role ensures our members can navigate education, justice, and mental health systems with guidance, advocacy, and relational support.

It is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of suicide prevention across Inverclyde while feeding into The Anchor’s 2026–2030 strategy.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide one-to-one relational support, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and confidence-building.
• Provide place-based support for young people and their families where they need it including face to face and digitally.
• Provide school-based support to our members.
• Deliver group work promoting resilience, belonging, and healthy relationships.
• Work closely with other Practitioners to provide holistic, wraparound support to young people and families.
• Promote trauma-informed, relational practice at every stage of engagement.

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Qualification in CLD, Youth Work, Social Care, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working directly with young people or families in community or care settings.
• Skilled in trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Experienced in supporting young people and families who are disengaged from mainstream services or at risk of crisis.
• Commitment to suicide prevention and willingness to undertake ASIST/mental health training.
• Excellent communicator, able to build trust and empower young people and their families to take agency over their lives.

Hourly rate – £13.46 – zero hour contract 
Must be available Mondays (daytime) occasional evenings/ weekends 
Closing date – Close of business 28th September