Mental Health Youth Worker

East Lothian Council; Haddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Scotland is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide evidence-based interventions to children and young people in need. Responsibilities include supporting schools, managing requests for assistance, and addressing severe cases. Essential qualifications include HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Community Education/Mental Health or a recognised Youth Work qualification. This position operates Monday to Friday with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Community Education/Mental Health or Youth Work qualification.
• Commitment to undertake in-house training.
• Full current driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based interventions to children and young people.
• Support schools to manage mental health needs.
• Triage and allocate incoming requests for assistance.
• Manage severe cases with heightened risk.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Mental health support

Triage and formulation

Risk management

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Community Education/Mental Health or Youth Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19
This is a 52 week post (i.e. NOT school term time only)

Days And Hours Of Work

Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30. Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.

Job Details

• To provide evidence based interventions to children and young people directly for a wide range of mental health difficulties. These will be provided on a 1:1 basis and via group work.
• To support schools to manage and meet the mental health needs of their pupils at both Universal and Additional Level using a combination of direct intervention, advice and guidance.
• To triage, formulate and allocate incoming requests for assistance into East Lothian Council\'s Single Point of Access.
• To aid in the management of more severe cases where there is heightened risk such as from self-harm or suicidal ideation.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The \' East Lothian Way\' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Community Education/Mental Health or hold a recognised Youth Work qualification at this level.
• Commitment to undertake in-house training.

Driving Licence

A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member\'s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Note

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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