Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Term Time

The Dare2Dream Foundation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dare2Dream Foundation is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner for term-time work across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. You will deliver 1:1 support in homes, schools and community settings, assess needs, and develop tailored plans while coordinating with families and partner agencies to improve mental health and life opportunities.

This field-based role requires experience with vulnerable children and young people, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Ability to plan and deliver 1:1 interventions that support mental health and wellbeing
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for work with families, schools and agencies

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support programmes in homes, schools and community settings
• Assess individual needs and develop tailored support plans
• Work with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Manage referrals, maintain confidential records and produce progress reports

Skills

Safeguarding

Interpersonal communication

Case management

Local travel

Education

Level 3 qualification in Counselling/Youth Work/Health & Social Care

Degree-level qualification desirable

Job description

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Term Time

Support vulnerable children and young people to improve their mental health, emotional wellbeing and life opportunities through bespoke outreach interventions. Working across Portsmouth and surrounding areas, you will deliver 1:1 support programmes in homes, schools and community settings, assess individual needs, develop tailored support plans, and work closely with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. This is a field-based, term-time only role (41 weeks per year) with regular travel required.

Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with social, emotional, behavioural or mental health needs. Ability to plan and deliver effective 1:1 interventions that support mental health, wellbeing and personal development. Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools, local authorities and other professionals. Experience assessing needs, developing personalised support plans and reviewing progress against agreed outcomes. Ability to manage referrals, maintain confidential records and produce accurate reports. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in community-based settings. Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as Counselling, Youth Work, Education, Health & Social Care or a related discipline. Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject is desirable. At least two years' experience supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs. Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Willingness and ability to transport children and young people as part of service delivery.