Advertised from 16 July 2026

Role

Would you like to work with young people, play a part in their futures, help them to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a fun, nurturing, motivational and flexible environment, in a supportive team? 

Then the AIMS Project might be for you.

At AIMS we work with young people aged 12-18 years with significant mental health issues and often particularly disadvantaged backgrounds. As a result of mental illness and diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disability over 80% of the young people we work with are outwith mainstream Education, Training and Employment.

At AIMS we believe in the potential of these young people. We want to help them feel better about themselves and their life chances.

We run three Programmes;

• REACH – a mental health support group – up to 3 days a week
• THRIVE – a highly supportive Stage 1 Personal Development Programme – 3-4 days and week
• Rise – a youth club which operated 2 sessions a week

Our Projects offer small group activities and high staff ratios. We are not mental health practitioners. We offer intensive personal development support. Overall, we aim to support young people to start to develop their own aspirations. We also aim to support young people to confidently use public transport, communicate effectively, make friendships and develop the courage to try new things.

All our Projects incorporate a huge range of outdoor education challenges, visits and activities, designed to broaden horizons and push boundaries.

We are currently seeking to recruit an additional Support Worker at 24 hours a week over 4 days and a Support Worker for two days a week (12 hours).

No prior experience is required, however the post is subject to PVG Membership. We are seeking people with empathy, enthusiasm, a motivational and nurturing approach to the needs of our young people, and a willingness to take part in all activities offered.

Application notes

For further information, or to submit a CV please contact:

Tracey Burns, The AIMS Project – Project Manager

Email – traceyataims@yahoo.com

Phone – 07510 352769