Job Description
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised
We are an early intervention programme supporting 13-25 year olds around self-harming and risk taking behaviours, in order to help them achieve positive outcomes.
One position will be based within our Community Pathway which will be predominantly based in West / North Kent. The other position will be based within our School Pathway in Kent. The role will require the use of a car in order to travel. Please note this is a fixed-term position until August 2025.
The hours for these roles are 1 x full-time (37.5 hours per week). The other is part-time (30 hours per week).
This role is predominantly based from home with the occasional travel across Kent and to our office in Faversham. Flexible working hours are also considered and can be discussed at the interview. The advertised salary banding is based on experience and qualifications.
Are you passionate about wellbeing in young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou.
As a Mind and Body Practitioner you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk taking behaviour. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young service users with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours.
As our Mind and Body Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons, and assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support and interventions.
You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health and social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing.
Diversity Statement
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
Required Skills
To carry out this role succesfully, you will:
1. Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
2. A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings
3. Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health
4. Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
5. Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
6. A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other
7. Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
8. Excellent written and communication skills
9. Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
10. IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media.
11. Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required
About The Company
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
Benefits
12. Competitive salary
13. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
14. An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
15. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
16. 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
17. Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
18. Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
19. Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
20. We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Additional Information
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.