Wellbeing Practitioner (Aston Villa Foundation)

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Hourly rate of £19.93
Location: Villa Park, Birmingham
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: Department: Aston villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Health and Wellbeing Team

Hours of Work: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Specific Purpose, zero hour contract

Salary: Hourly rate of £19.93

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
1. The Department
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’.

The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing Division brings together several departments, all of which contribute to providing a landscape of opportunities for children and young people in a variety of education, development and learning settings.

2. The Role
The Wellbeing Practitioner will play a key role in supporting the mental health and emotional resilience of children, young people and adults across the Aston Villa Foundation’s programmes. Through personalised interventions, the postholder will empower individuals to understand and manage their wellbeing, overcome barriers to personal progress, and build the confidence and skills needed to thrive. Working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external partners, the practitioner will contribute to a holistic model of support that promotes long-term independence, safeguards those at risk, and enhances the Foundation’s commitment to creating healthier, more resilient communities.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a passionate and motivated individual with experience delivering wellbeing interventions and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact through community and charitable work.

We’re looking for someone with:
• A recognised qualification in counselling, mental health, youth work, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or a related field.
• Experience delivering one to one and small group wellbeing or therapeutic interventions with children, young people, or adults.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing personalised support plans.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse participants
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends where required.
4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. We are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV
2. Upload your Cover Letter
3. Answer the following question:
a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

For further information and to ask any questions about the role, please contact Aimee Jefferson by emailing aj52@avfc.co.uk.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Foundation reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Foundation celebrates diversity and embraces equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Foundation. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply: https://avfc.wd502.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/avfc_careers/details/Wellbeing-Practitioner--Aston-Villa-Foundation-_JR00068