Why work at Bridges?

1. You will be inspired every day by the difference you will make to young people’s lives

Meaningful Moment from Grant, Employability Support Worker

2. You will be part of an amazing team

Farewell video from Natasha, previous Practice Manager

Parting statement from Niamh, previous Young Carers Support Worker

3. You will be part of an organisation that people value working for

Here are some of the things our staff have said they value most about Bridges:

• The team and the environment

• The great culture

• The opportunity to make a difference

• The flexibility and opportunities to be innovative

• The young people, especially when you see a young person move on from a difficult situation

• The positive relationships built with the young people, their families and external partners

• The pride in working for an organisation with such a good reputation

• The appreciation shown management and the positive feedback they give

• The opportunities for training and the feeling that Bridges invests in you

• The opportunity to be a ‘fresh face’ and a ‘blank slate’ for young people who feel like they have been written off by some of the adults in their life and the ability to work with them as the adults they are desperate to be.

4. You will get the chance to work in a unique and meaningful sector

Here are some of the things our staff have said they value most about working in the charity sector:

• How meaningful the work is

• To have a values-led job

• To be able to work with social justice, equality and helping people

• The not-for-profit aspect and the fact that services offered are free

• The fact that people choose to engage with the services offered

• The focus on outcomes being about positive impact

• How staff wellbeing is valued

• The variety

• The relaxed environment

• The inspiring colleagues who are full of empathy, skills, drive, creativity and dedication

5. You will get loads of perks

7. You will have loads of fun with colleagues in the office