Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner

Teesside Mind Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Mind Ltd is recruiting Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Schools in Mind team within our Children and Young People services. You will deliver high-quality, outcome-focused interventions for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in school settings.

Interventions may be one-to-one or small-group sessions, addressing anxiety, low mood and exam stress, using coping strategies, self-help techniques and therapeutic approaches to provide a safe space to talk.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, outcome-focused interventions for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in school settings.
• Interventions may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups, focusing on anxiety, low mood, exam stress and life pressures.
• Use coping strategies, self-help techniques and therapeutic approaches to provide a safe space to talk and build resilience.

Job description

The post-holder will work within the Schools in Mind team as part of Teesside Minds Children and Young People services. Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners (EWP) deliver high-quality, outcome focused interventions for young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties., Interventions will take place in a school setting, in a one-to-one or a small group basis. Children and young people may present with anxiety, low mood, or need support with friendships, exam stress and life pressures. Interventions may include coping mechanisms, self-help techniques, therapeutic interventions, and a safe space to talk through their emotions.

Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve ever supported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.

We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionals provide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives.Whats more, we campaign locally to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.

Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace is. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.