You don’t need to have all the answers to be a good listener. Sometimes a friendly ear and space to share is all someone needs. Let someone know they’re being heard this #TimeToTalk Day. @mindcharity

Are you a passionate about mental health, collaborative working, and empowering communities?  We're looking for an inspiring and relationship‑focused leader to join our team as Community Wellbeing & Grants Manager.

Last night our Children and Young Person's team attended the Leeds #YouthVoice Takeover. Proud to be empowering young people to share their thoughts, feelings & wishes with decision makers within Leeds about their community and what would help make them feel safer in Bramley.

Stay warm and dry this Saturday 24th January at Bramley Baths Family Fun Space. 🕰️ 12pm to 2pm 🎨 Arts, crafts, toys, books & games for the whole family ☕ Hot drink for the grown ups Call 0113 256 0949 for more info.

We're looking forward to joining this free Wellbeing & Financial Health Event next week 💚 📍 Little London Community Centre 📅 Tue 27 Jan | ⏰ 10am–1pm Get support with jobs, training, benefits, housing & money advice. Friendly drop‑in + raffle prizes! #Leeds #Wellbeing #CommunitySupport

👋 16–18? Curious about #YouthWork? Join us this April for a 2-day course packed with insights into what makes youth work unique & impactful! 📅 15th & 16th April 2026 📍Broadlea Community Centre, LS13 2SN Book your place: [email protected] #ChooseYouthWork @youthworkunityh.bsky.social

We're hiring! Join our Neurodiversity Project as a School Counselling & Wellbeing Worker and help neurodivergent young people thrive in school. Apply: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/7065935-school-counselling-and-wellbeing-worker-neurodiversity-project #LeedsJobs #Counselling #Neurodiversity

Our January Better Together West Leeds Timetable is live! New groups include an Adult Ballet Class 🩰 and a Book Club 📖  For more info, please email [email protected] #CommunityHealth #WestLeeds

🌟 Welcome Spaces in Bramley & Stanningley 🌟 Full details & times for all Welcome Spaces in Leeds can be found on the Leeds City Council website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/welcome-spaces #WelcomeSpaces #TogetherLeeds

We're hiring for a School Counsellor to join our team 📢 Delivered from Schools' premises, Counsellors provide one to one therapeutic support for children and young people to improve social, emotional and mental health. Apply: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6931396-school-counsellor

Free NHS Health Checks! 💙 Aged 40-74? If you haven’t had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years, now’s the time! 📍 Join us at a local community venue and get checked out. Check your eligibility & book today! #NHSHealthCheck

Yesterday, we had the privilege of joining partners from Leeds West at 11 Downing Street to celebrate civic society and the power of community. Inspiring to hear about the work happening across West Leeds, and to share ideas on how we can continue building thriving, resilient communities together.

Be on the frontline of change as a Housing Worker with the Forward Leeds FIT Housing team. Supporting people with their housing, drugs and/or alcohol use, helping them to make positive changes. 🧡🏠 https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/7010816-housing-worker-focussed-intervention-housing-team

Just before Christmas, we met with Rachel Reeves MP to chat about all the work happening across West Leeds - from tackling community health inequalities to strengthening youth work and our exciting new projects for 2026. Proud to work alongside partners and residents to keep West Leeds thriving.

Ready to try something new this New Year? ✨ We’re excited to launch a FREE Adult Ballet Class in partnership with our friends at Bramley Baths! 🩰 📅 Starts Monday 12 January 🕑 2PM to 3PM 📞 For details, contact Meghan on 07526 564 727. Why not give it a go? 💃 #FreeActivitiesInLeeds

🌟 Welcome Spaces in Bramley & Stanningley 🌟 Full details & times for all Welcome Spaces in Leeds can be found on the Leeds City Council website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/welcome-spaces #WelcomeSpaces #TogetherLeeds

Book your Christmas tree collection this January & support Barca-Leeds! Your donation helps us provide vital services in Leeds while reducing waste.  Trees are being collected from the following postcodes: LS1-16, LS27 & LS28. Book here: https://just-helping.org.uk/register-tree/

Season’s Greetings to our partners, supporters and community. We hope you all have a wonderful festive break and New Year! We're looking forward to working with you next year.  #TeamLeeds

Our CYP team had a fantastic afternoon at the #NHS Christmas party for young people! 🎄✨ It was great chatting with young patients about the support and services we offer at Barca-Leeds ❤️ Huge thanks to the team for inviting us! #Community #YouthWork

📢 We’re hiring! Join our Focused Intervention Team and help transform lives by providing specialist support to individuals affected by alcohol and substance use. Apply: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6929607-senior-alcohol-and-substance-worker-focused-intervention-team #LeedsJobs #Recovery

Book your Christmas tree collection this January & support Barca-Leeds! Your donation helps us provide vital services in Leeds while reducing waste.  Trees are being collected from the following postcodes: LS1-16, LS27 & LS28. Book here: https://just-helping.org.uk/register-tree/

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Young People’s Practitioner (West EIM) and help make a difference for young people in Leeds. Apply now 👉 https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6947185-young-peoples-practitioner-west-eim #YouthWork #LeedsJobs

📢 We’re hiring a School Counsellor! Join our team at Barca-Leeds and make a difference to young people’s lives. If you’re passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing and helping students thrive, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6931396-school-counsellor

We’re hiring: Digital Inclusion Worker (Part-Time) 💻  Passionate about helping people get online and build digital confidence? Join our team & make a difference at our Bramley Community Drop-in & Digital Support Hub! https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6922016-digital-inclusion-worker-part-time

Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating over the coming week! #Hanukkah2025

🌟 Welcome Spaces in Bramley & Stanningley 🌟 Please share! Full details & times for all Welcome Spaces in Leeds can be found on the Leeds City Council website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/welcome-spaces #WelcomeSpaces #TogetherLeeds

We’re hiring! 📣 Join our team as an Administrative Support Worker and play a key role in helping our teams deliver vital services to the community. Apply now: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6888139-administrative-support-worker #LeedsJobs #AdminJobs

Our Bright Horizons & Step Forward teams enjoyed meeting everyone at Leeds City Centre Jobshop! 💬 ✅ Looking for your next step into work or training? We’re here to help: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services?category=Employment+and+Training Get in touch and take your next step today!

We’re hiring! 👋 Join Barca-Leeds as an Alcohol & Substance Worker and help make a real difference in our community. ✅ 3 positions available including Trainee roles 💼 Apply now: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6881333-alcohol-and-substance-worker-focussed-intervention-team-x3 #LeedsJobs

Are you passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing? We’re hiring 3 Wellbeing Coordinators to help people in Leeds improve their health & wellbeing through social prescribing. Apply now: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6875007-wellbeing-coordinator #LeedsJobs

📢 We’re hiring! Join our Youth Work team at Barca-Leeds as a Sessional Youth Worker and help create safe, positive spaces where young people can thrive. Apply now: joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6849958-sessional-youth-worker #YouthWork #LeedsJobs #ChooseYouthWork

We're thrilled to be included in the Children & Young People’s Social Prescribing: Connecting the System flipbook. Check out the resource: 

Last week, our team joined the Self Care Exchange at Leeds Kirkgate Market! A day full of connection, community, and conversations about wellbeing in the digital age. Thanks to @forumcentral.bsky.social & the Leeds Sexual Health VCSE Network for bringing everyone together! #CommunityHealth

From youth groups and school support to trips, residentials, and training – our Children & Young People’s team has been BUSY this year! 🎉 Check out our TikTok 👇 https://www.tiktok.com/@barca.cyp.team/video/7574840999881477398?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7532861847466575382 #YouthWork

As Leeds Safeguarding Weeks comes to a close, we've been reflecting on the training sessions we attended. Safeguarding children, young people and adults is always a priority for us. Working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect.

Great to hear Bramley Community Cafe on Radio Leeds last week, talking all things comfort food and comfort people with Rima Ahmed. Have a listen here:

🎨 Family Fun Space at Bramley Baths! Looking for a chilled Saturday activity? Join Bramley Baths for arts, crafts, toys & games for all ages + a hot drink for grown-ups ☕ 🗓 Every other Saturday ⏰ 12–2 PM 📍 Bramley Baths, Leeds ✅ FREE (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) 📞 0113 256 0949 #LeedsFamilies

Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. At Barca-Leeds, we fully support the #16DaysOfActivism and #WhiteRibbonDay. We recognise that domestic abuse and gender-based violence are serious issues that deeply impact many people's lives. #WeSpeakUp

What a day! Thank you to all the teams who took part in the 5th Peter Richards Memorial Football Tournament and a special shoutout to Abzorb for sponsoring the Tournament - your support makes this event possible. Together, we’re making a difference. ⚽ #PetersFund

Today's the day! 12 teams are warming up for the Peter Richards Memorial Football Tournament this afternoon raising money for #PetersFund. Good luck everyone ⚽

Happy International Men's Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. It’s a day to raise awareness of the issues men and boys face, encourage wellbeing, and highlight the importance of positive role models. #InternationalMensDay

Exploring new career paths? Lisa & Aliyah were at Armley Community Hub today, sharing info on our employment services: Bright Horizons, Step Forward, and Rebuild. Discover your next step: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services?category=Employment+and+Training #EmploymentSupport

It’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek! Our teams are taking part in training, recognising the work we already do, & looking at how we can improve our work with partners & communities. https://www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-adults/learning-development-and-practice-resources/leeds-safeguarding-weeks-17-28

Great celebration at Broadlea Community Centre today for #InternationalMensDay 🎉 Brilliant live music from the Being You Leeds Music Group, inspiring poetry and wonderful art exhibition showcasing men's creativity!

⚽ We’re back on the pitch! The Peter Richards Memorial Football Tournament returns for its fifth year on Friday 21 Nov, bringing together teams from Leeds’ charity and public sector to celebrate the life and legacy of our late colleague, Peter Richards.

Thank you everyone who stopped by our stall at the new Pudsey sixth form college last week! Great conversations about #YouthWork and how to get involved in our Children and Young People Services too. #LeedsYouthAlliance #ChooseYouthWork

Thank you to everyone who has donated to BBC Children In Need. Your donations really #MakeADifference to the lives of children and young people across the UK including those supported by our TFS Wellbeing Service: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services/tfs-wellbeing-service

Transgender Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 Nov, & concludes with Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov 20. This week is all about raising the visibility of the transgender community & addressing the issues faced by members of the community. #TransAwarenessWeek

Meet the Bright Horizons team! 🌟 Sherrelle, Employability Support Worker at Health For All 🌟 “Over the past year, it’s been a genuine pleasure to support and guide participants across South Leeds as they explore new pathways in employment, training, and volunteering.

Are you passionate about helping people make positive changes? Forward Leeds is on the lookout for a Senior Alcohol and Substance Worker to join our Focused Intervention Team.  Apply online: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/6741076-senior-alcohol-and-substance-worker-focused-intervention-team