Supporting girls to feel safe, seen, soothed and secure

Cherished is a non-profit organisation providing attachment focused support for girls in Primary and Secondary schools across Birmingham. Our groundbreaking self-esteem workshops and mentoring schemes are committed to nurturing, empowering and developing the true potential of young girls.
Over 800 children have been supported through Cherished services during 2020/21
Cherished supported over 50 schools in and around Birmingham during 2020/21

Hannah Simnett is awarded the TSB community hero award at Pride of Birmingham 2021!

 

Read the full article with what inspired Hannah, and how she grew Cherished into what it has become today at https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/pride-birmingham-2021-unsung-hero-20521089

Training

Striving for a trauma informed society

Cherished is recognised as a leading trauma and attachment training provider in Birmingham and the Midlands. We have provided ACE training to West Midlands Police, national charities and a growing number of schools.

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Mentoring

A safe space to share

We believe every girl should have the encouragement and support she needs to realise her full potential. Cherished offers attachment focused mentoring services for girls in small groups and 1:1, with our highly trained, dedicated mentors.

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Exciting News!

You’re Cherished is recruiting an experienced male Youth Worker to lead our ground breaking ROAR project for 16 hours per week.

Do you have:

  • Level 3 JNC or relevant youth work qualification?
  • Experience of working with boys and/or young males?
  • Experience of organising small scale events or coordinating projects?
  • Commitment and passion to make a difference to the lives of others?

Can you:

  • Lead, inspire and motivate?
  • Build, develop and sustain professional relationships?
  • Effectively promote our services, including the use of social media platforms?
  • Organise, lead and develop courses, training events, away days etc.?

We offer:

  • 16 hours per week (which may be flexible)
  • A supportive working environment where everyone is valued and cherished
  • A role with huge potential to make a real difference

If you are interested in joining us then please contact us to request a job description and person specification at admin@cherisheduk.org

Cherished is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Our work in the community is supported by:

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Could you give up a few hours a week
to volunteer with Cherished
and change the lives of girls in your community?