“Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you." - Vicky Maloney, CEO
Closing the Gap (transition support): Delivery of effective 1:1 emotional health and wellbeing support with young people aged 16-25 presenting with emotional health and wellbeing/ substance use related needs across the community.
1. Offer a range of individualised support to young people with presenting emotional health and wellbeing needs and offer them advice, signposting, appropriate interventions and support them to access the wider CYPMH provision, Early Break core services or other service provisions.
2. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary substance-use and emotional health and wellbeing team alongside to support emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
3. Support and encourage young people to take on board safety messages as regards risk taking behaviour and own vulnerability including self-injury, substance use, offending behaviour, CSE, CCE and other utilising a trauma-informed approach.
4. Prepare, plan and deliver education sessions and group work to young people in education settings or the community as per presenting need.
5. Adhere to Early Break policies on Safeguarding including identification and referral, as well as participating in any subsequent action in relation to these.
6. Work with a range of partners in ensuring seamless access to support for children and young people.
7. Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young people’s lives through reading, eLearning and training offered by Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise.
8. Ensure all necessary administration/sessional recordings are complete, including maintenance of Nebula database.
9. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the work of the role and the Service.
10. Implement Service Health and Safety Policy/Service Guidelines including risk assessments.
11. Attend relevant internal and external meetings supportive to the role.
12. Engage in professional development opportunities and training as required/appropriate.
13. Have an understanding of and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Important Dates:
* Closing Date: Monday 27th January 2025 at 12:00pm
* Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 12:00
Contact Information:
* Contact Name: Rachel Gibson
* Contact Phone: 0161 723 3880
Employee Benefits:
* Long Service Leave: an additional 4 weeks paid holiday after every 3 years in service (subject to attendance thresholds).
* Supervision: 10 sessions per 12 months with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice.
* Wellbeing Day: 2 x half days of additional paid leave every 12 months as a ‘wellbeing day’ for staff.
* Volunteer Day: 1 day additional paid leave every 12 months as a ‘volunteer’ opportunity with another third sector organisation of your choice.
Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Job Share Consideration: Yes
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