Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Practitioner (Domestic Abuse Practitioner) (5526)

The Children's Society; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children seeks a qualified professional to provide therapeutic interventions for young people affected by domestic violence. This role involves collaborating with various professionals to enhance mental health and wellbeing support, aiming to empower children and improve their resilience. Candidates should have experience in similar settings and relevant qualifications, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children and young people in similar settings.
• Relevant professional qualification or significant relevant experience.
• Must hold a full driving license and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support children affected by domestic violence with therapeutic interventions.
• Develop relationships with professionals to enhance mental health support.
• Manage a caseload and produce clear reports.

Skills

Emotional support

Behavioral support

Time management

Written communication

Clinical evaluation

Education

Social Work

Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Psychology

Youth Work

Nursing

Job description

Permanent position with a provisional end date for funding of 31/03/2025.

37-hour contract.

Salary: £29,855 per annum.

Locations: Halton / co-locating with Halton Borough Council

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are most vulnerable and in need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.

The post holder will support children and young people affected by domestic violence by offering therapeutically informed interventions as part of The Children’s Society’s clinically informed youth work workforce.

The role involves developing relationships with professionals across organizations and service providers to enhance emotional, mental health, and wellbeing support, aiming to increase resilience and empower children and young people to manage their mental health.

Experience

• Experience working with children and young people presenting with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health difficulties.
• Experience supporting children and young people who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.
• Ability to effectively use clinical measures and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to manage a caseload and demonstrate effective time management.
• High standards of written communication, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children and young people in similar settings, delivering structured interventions.
• Relevant professional qualification such as Social Work, Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, Psychology, Youth Work, or Nursing, or significant relevant experience.
• Must hold a full driving license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Good IT skills are required due to the fast-paced environment and the use of computers for clinical record-keeping.

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services supporting thousands of young people and campaigns for policy changes to improve children’s lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including criminal record checks. Candidates applying for roles in our CYP Directorate must complete an “Employment history template” prior to interview.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Friday, 13 September 2024. If we receive enough applications within 14 days, we may close the vacancy earlier, on Friday, 30 August.