Matchday 'Together Against Suicide' Support Worker

Who are we:  

Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.  

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity:  As part of the Premier League Suicide Prevention Project Everton in the Community (EitC), working in partnership with Everton Football Club, is seeking caring, approachable and proactive Casual Matchday ‘Together Against Suicide’ Support Workers to be part of our matchday mental health and suicide prevention team.  

This role is central to our mission of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of fans and the wider community. You will help create a safe, welcoming presence around the stadium, offering compassionate listening, information, and signposting to those who may be struggling or seeking help.  

In your role you will help deliver visible and meaningful support on matchdays and help connect individuals into ongoing EitC wellbeing programmes such as The People’s Place. 

Safeguarding    

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.     

• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment. 

Who we are looking for: We are looking for individuals who have experience of supporting or working with adults around mental health and wellbeing and who have the ability to engage with people from all backgrounds in a friendly and non-judgemental way. 

This is a matchday role, therefore flexibility to work evenings and weekends according to fixtures is essential. 

Essential qualifications include:   

• Qualified in Mental Health First Aid 

• Suicide prevention trained (ASIST, SafeTALK, or equivalent) 

This position will be offered on a Casual basis working as and when required. Please note this is a matchday role, therefore flexibility to work evenings and weekends according to fixtures is essential. 

The main location for this role will be at Hill Dickinson Stadium.  

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th March 2026 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices    

    

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.    

    

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here     

    

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.     

    

Equity & Inclusion      

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com          

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.