The Corner - Sheffield

Amethyst – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Youth Justice Lead)

Hiya. My name is Amethyst, and I’m a Young Person’s Resilience Worker at The Corner.

As part of my role I work with the Youth Justice team to help support young people involved in the justice system. I enjoy my job working with so many different young people, giving them support and guidance and learning more about them.

Supporting young people has always been a passion of mine – from volunteering to have young people’s voices heard by professionals and services, to then working in a psychiatric hospital and ensuring the patients voices were heard.

In my down time I love crocheting, playing video games, watching crime documentaries and anime, which you can tell as I have a full anime and game tattoo sleeve.

Amy – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Lead)

Hi, I’m Amy, I’m a Young Person’s Resilience Worker at The Corner.

As part of my role, I specialise in supporting young people with their mental heath. This includes signposting to emotional well-being services, advocating for young people in meetings, helping them access services, providing specialist resources to support both emotional well-being and any issues related to drug or alcohol use.

I love my job, no two days are the same and I learn so much from the young people!

When I am not at work, I love going on holiday to somewhere hot with a beach and trying all the local food! I have also recently embarked on a new role as a foster carer for a local stray cat charity which keeps me on my toes at home!

Beth – Data Administrator

Hiya, I am Beth. I am the Data Admin at The Corner and am responsible for uploading paperwork onto our system and capturing data trends. I also carry out health and safety checks in the office and I am also the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lead and environmental lead within the service.  

I enjoy being in the outdoors, going for a swim and eating good food!

Brad – Targeted Interventions Co-Ordinator

Ey up, my name is Brad. I’m the Targeted Interventions Coordinator - which is a fancy way of saying I deliver groupwork sessions and also deliver training to professionals around drug use and supporting young people.

When I’m not at work you’ll probably find me out in the Peak District walking, climbing or camping. If I’m not there – I’m probably watching live music or comedy.

I love my role as I like to be able to help young people navigate their lives.

Ed – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Resources Lead)

Hi! I'm Ed - a Resilience Worker at The Corner in Sheffield. My role involves supporting young people one-to-one as well as developing the resources and activities for our team to use during sessions.

Outside of work, I'm quite active so am usually training CrossFit, out running in the woods or chilling with my partner & two cats. I also run a small health & wellness business from my garden in my spare time.

Gemma – Volunteer, Student & Peer Mentor Coordinator

Hi, I’m Gemma, the Volunteer Coordinator at The Corner. I’m lucky to work with an incredible team of people and have the privilege of supporting our amazing volunteers who play such a big part in what we do. I love being part of a role that’s all about people and community.

Outside of work, I’m a big fan of watching Korean dramas and I can get easily hooked on a good storyline. I also enjoy getting out for long walks, especially when the weather is nice and I love spending quality time with my friends and family.

James – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Education Lead)

I’m James and I’m the Education Lead for The Corner. My role allows me to work with secondary schools in Sheffield to build our relationship with them.

We work together to try to ensure that every secondary pupil in Sheffield has seen an assembly delivered by a member of The Corner team.

We also work with schools to provide training for staff, parent consultation sessions and small group work on drugs and alcohol.

Jess – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Communities Lead)

Hi, I’m Jess. I am a Young Persons Resilience Worker here at The Corner, and I am also the Community Lead for our service.

I support young people by giving them harm reduction advice on drugs and alcohol and help them to make positive changes to their lives through a person-centred, non-judgemental approach.

My community lead role allows me to build relationships and links with the wider community, such as Youth Centres, local Mosques and Community Centres, to raise awareness on drugs and alcohol and to explain how our service supports young people using them. We also provide signposting to other support and give information and advice.

Outside of work I love going to gigs, eating good food and spending time with family and friends!

Kelly – Cluster Manager

Hi, I’m Kelly, and I’m the Cluster Manager of Sheffield and Derbyshire Children and young people services. I have spent a lifetime working in various management roles covering probation, youth offending, and custody, and previously managed Change Grow Live’s Children’s Rights services.

Any free time I get, I like to carry out my hobbies such as walking my 2 dogs (I have a German Shepherd called Bella & a Staffy called Daisy) or riding my 2 horses (Treacle & Ralph). I also like to go away, especially for a weekend to Whitby or to Westward Ho in Devon to enjoy the sunshine.

Lucy – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Family Services Lead)

Hiya, my name is Lucy and I am a Resilience Worker here at The Corner in Sheffield. I am originally from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, but I moved to Sheffield for university and fell in love with it.

In my spare time I like to run, travel, cook, and binge watch Netflix. I’m passionate about supporting young people, and I love that no two days are ever the same. The best part of my job is watching young people grow in confidence and realise their own potential.

Molly E – Early Interventions Co-Ordinator

Hello I'm Molly, and I’m the Early Interventions Coordinator. This means that I get to go into schools, sixth forms and colleges and meet so many different young people while I hold assemblies, classes and run stalls. I also get to join youth clubs across Sheffield for different sessions like workshops or drop ins.

I really enjoy my job but when I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family and going on walks. Maybe a run, although I am more likely to run to the shop for food.

Molly W – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Child Exploitation and Vulnerable Young People Lead)

Hello! I’m Molly, a Young Person’s Resilience Worker here at The Corner. I’ve worked and volunteered with young people in the UK and overseas for over 10 years. I enjoy running, walking & playing badminton in my spare time. I also enjoy travelling and I love to be outdoors as much as I can!

Niall – Team Leader (Outreach, Prevention & Development)

Hi, I’m Niall, and I’m a Team Leader in Sheffield; I get the pleasure of supporting the fantastic frontline workers we have here. I love my job and getting to see the positive impact that the team has on the young people of Sheffield!

I’ve previously worked and volunteered with young people within supported housing and homelessness, and prior to becoming Team Leader I was a Young People’s Resilience Worker. I’m passionate about reaching young people who are otherwise marginalised or not being heard by services and professionals.

In my free time, I’m racing cycle speedway, walking in the Peak District, going to gigs, or cooking; I love a good curry!

Rachel – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Parents Lead)

Hi, I’m Rachel, and I am a Young Person's Resilience Worker and parent/carer lead. 

I try and help our young people understand their relationship with drugs and alcohol and make changes in line with their values and goals. I also support parents/carers to understand why their young people are using drugs/alcohol, explore family boundaries, improve family communication, and to not feel as alone.  

I like listening to all kinds of music and eating all kinds of food.