Mental Health Practitioner – Schools & Community

Manchester Mind; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester Mind in Manchester is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to develop a youth-focused service across secondary schools and community settings, including home-based work as required. You will build relationships with staff, pupils, families and partners to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

This maternity-cover, part-time role (24 hours per week, 12-month contract) reports to the Services Manager CYP and Counselling and aims to embed accessible support within schools and

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth & Community Work.
• At least two years’ experience with young people aged 11–18.
• Experience providing individual support to stressed young people.
• Awareness of the impact of mental health on young people.
• Desirable: psycho-social support with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a youth-focused service for schools and community.
• Build relationships with schools, community partners and staff.
• Deliver individual support to young people in need.

Skills

Youth work experience

Mental health awareness

Psycho-social support

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work / Counselling / Youth & Community Work (graduate level)

Job description

Manchester Mind in Manchester is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to develop a youth-focused service across secondary schools and community settings, including home-based work as required. You will build relationships with staff, pupils, families and partners to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

This maternity-cover, part-time role (24 hours per week, 12-month contract) reports to the Services Manager CYP and Counselling and aims to embed accessible support within schools and