C& YP Practitioners (REC1858) - 448055

Scottish Action for Mental Health; Elgin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A national mental health charity seeks a Children and Young People Practitioner to support mental health initiatives in Moray. The role involves delivering specialized support programs and workshops for young people experiencing mental health challenges. Candidates should have experience in providing individual and group support, alongside strong communication skills. This is a fixed-term position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Reimbursement of registration costs

Continuous learning opportunities

30 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people on mental health and wellbeing.
• Ability to deliver targeted support to those experiencing low mood and anxiety.
• Capacity to deliver mental health capacity building workshops.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of programs to support the mental health of children and young people.
• Provide targeted support on a one-to-one or group basis.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to ensure high-quality practice.

Skills

Experience delivering individual support

Workshop facilitation

Training delivery

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to manage own case load

Job description

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH's policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland's Mental Health

Post: Children and Young People Practitioner

Ref: REC1858

Location: Moray

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,236 to £35,356 (Salary Point 28 to 32*)

*whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 28

Contract: Fixed Term - 24 months (with possibility of extension)

About the Role

SAMH delivers Children and Young People education and support in a variety of locations across Scotland. We are currently developing a new team in Moray to work with schools and communities to support the mental health of children and young people, families and staff who work with them. We deliver a range of mental health capacity building workshops, training programmes, information sessions and resources.

Practitioners will deliver our range of programmes and also provide targeted support to children and young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety on a one to one or group basis.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with experience delivering individual support and group work to young people around their mental health and wellbeing. They will also be experienced in workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.

With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load, the Children and Young People Practitioner will work flexibly, as part of a team, to deliver the wide range of programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years' service (pro rata)
• 4 public holidays (pro rata)
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Friday 21st November 2025.

Interviews will take place 25th - 27th November 2025

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

If you would like more information about this post, and/or to arrange a quick chat, please contact

Billy Burke, Head of Development for Children and Young People: [e-mail]

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation - diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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