Are you a young person aged 14-21? 

I'm a the Mental Health Coordinator for the Liverpool FC Foundation. I love my job as I am able to offer young people support, advice and interactive sessions which helps them to build the skills and knowledge surrounding their mental health and wellbeing.

 

I enjoy helping local young people who need some support around their low mood and anxiety, to come up with coping strategies which can be used in their every day life.

 

I'm particularly proud when a young person I've supported goes on to another Liverpool FC Foundation programme and I see how well they're doing after my work with them.

I was born in Brazil and moved to the UK in 2001, always resided in East London and attended Rokeby School for Boys in Stratford before they moved it to Canning Town. Being immigrants, we had no knowledge of the support available to me as a young person, so most of the times I had to figure life out by myself.

 

I got involved in youth work to help as many young people as possible to know they are not alone, and there are many different support options for them.

 

Interests: Football (my favourite teams are Man Utd & West Ham), video games, psychology of team sports, world cuisines, travelling, meeting new people.

I have a background in Therapeutic Play, which is imbedded in my practice as a Wellbeing practitioner. I have previously been a family support worker and worked for a charity that supports young people who are impacted by domestic violence and substance misuse. 

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I am driven to support and normalise the discussion around mental health so young people feel empowered to reach out for help if they need to. I believe the first step is accepting our emotions, and not putting pressure or judgement on ourselves. 

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I have also definitely become a Villa fan since joining the Foundation just over a year ago.
 

​I have a background in education, but with a primary focus on Pastoral care. Supporting young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns was a large part of my role in the school, and it led me to realising that mentoring was something I wanted to be involved with full time.

 

My interests are quite varied, I love listening to and going to live music, calligraphy and being creative through art is also really important to me.

 

Obviously my favourite football team is Palace – how could I say anything else!?

I grew up in South East London and went to an all girls school in Westminster called The Grey Coat Hospital. I am an only child and my parents originated from Sierra Leone (West Africa) - yes we have the best Jollof Rice! I am 25 years old, I am a Taurus and I love life! I'm also very clumsy so that helps making people smile and laugh.

 

My interests are reading, football, binge watching crime and true shows on Netflix, as well as a couple of the Real Housewives shows.

 

I love to travel and my favourite football teams are the Red Devils (Manchester United) and Leone Stars (Sierra Leone’s national team).

My job is to support the young people with any struggles or issues that may be weighing on them through regular contact and one-to-ones. 

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I was born and raised in East London with one English and one Spanish parent. I did a Sports Degree and a Youth Work Masters whilst at University.  

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I play and coach Field Hockey, I love to read, and enjoy a musical.

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I am also a lifelong Arsenal fan and enjoy watching Arsenal and Leyton Orient matches at the stadiums, both the men's and the women's teams!

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I started as a participant at the age of 14,  at 18 I started volunteering and within a few months I became a casual member of staff. I was studying at university at the time and once I finished, I was offered a full-time job!

 

Over the years my role has changed but for the last few years I have been working with young people, within their school, supporting them with confidence building, self-esteem, personal development, behaviour, next steps in life and academic support.

 

I have a passion for helping people and making a difference within the community. I love to travel, I like watching movies and spending quality time with my loved ones. 

I have always loved supporting others with their health and wellbeing, with most of my education relating to Psychology.

 

I have worked with both adults and young people and have recently joined the Saints Foundation and am looking forward to getting involved in mentoring and supporting on a one-to-one basis. 

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I am originally from Brazil, moving to England when I was 7 years old. I have a passion for travel and have spent time living in Spain, Italy and New Zealand. I also enjoy learning new languages and am attempting to learn Japanese right now. 

I’ve grown up in Southampton and was first involved with Saints Foundation 9 years ago. First as a participant when I was a teenager that needed support later as an apprentice and for the last 4 years.

 

I have now worked here in 3 different roles all supporting people of various ages and backgrounds. I’m very grateful for the support I’ve been given, and now I want to support young people in Southampton to overcome the challenges they face and work towards achieving their goals.

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I love football, going to music festivals & gigs, comedy and cinema but most of all spending time with friends & family.

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I have been part of the Saints Foundation since 2019 after I finished my degree in sport and exercise. I’ve loved every part of my journey in the Club and feel lucky to have a job I enjoy.

 

Throughout my time in the Foundation, although my roles have changed, I have supported participants with setting goals, developing healthier habits, and overcoming obstacles.

 

I’ve recently started working with young people and like being able to give the support and guidance mentees need to achieve the goals we have set together.

Interests: Sport and exercise, puzzles, comedy, science and documentaries.

I have mentored for the past 3 years, working with a multitude of ages, and have always found it rewarding helping those who need it. I got involved with mentoring as I like to give young people many ways to know they are not alone, and to be there as a support system for them.

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I have always had an interest in coaching, and this started with netball. I have been a competitive netballer for 10 years playing in local and regional leagues. Netball has always been my outlet for support, and somewhere where I have excelled and realised my true self.

 

My interests are watching Netflix (all day, every day!) and watching women’s football especially Arsenal women’s.

I have worked with Arsenal since 2011, helping young people in the local community develop the skills and confidence they need to gain employment.

 

I have traditionally supported young people in deprived areas and those who’ve been in care, mentoring them and helping them to find and keep jobs.

 

Examples of what I do include teaching, interview skills, and helping to get CVs ready.

 

I am an Arsenal fan from 9-5 and a West Ham fan outside of that.