Mental Health Youth Worker

Children North East; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's charity seeks a passionate Mental Health Youth Worker to provide vital support to young people experiencing neurodiversity. This part-time role involves delivering group work and 1:1 sessions that empower youth to understand their unique challenges and achieve personal goals. With a focus on resilience and well-being, you'll play a crucial role in fostering a safe and supportive environment. If you have experience working with young people and a commitment to mental health, this opportunity offers a rewarding chance to make a difference in the lives of children and young people across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent young people is essential.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings is required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of group work and 1:1 sessions for young people.
• Help young people understand their neurodiversity and achieve goals.

Skills

Experience with young people

Understanding of neurodiversity

Ability to provide 1-1 support

Education

Young people's mental health qualification

Job description

Mental Health Youth Worker at Children North East

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025 - 12:00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £24,843 to £27,369 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Children North East is a large North East based children's charity that works across the region, with some work extending across England, Wales and Scotland. We exist because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy, and to grow up feeling safe and loved, resilient to the challenges they may face, and valued and confident.

Children North East require a Mental Health Youth Worker to support the delivery of group work and 1:1 support of young people who experience SEND and/or neurodiversity. The successful candidates will be instrumental in providing young people support either within groups or through 1-1 sessions that will help them to understand their neurodiversity and meet their personal goals.

The successful candidate will support with the delivery of a variety of peer support and psycho-educational groups and 1-1 work in Gateshead and Newcastle with the potential of working more widely across the region for example North Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham. Groups are typically delivered between 3 - 7pm, and the ability and willingness to travel to different locations and work in the evenings is essential for this role.

The successful candidates will have experience of working with young people, preferably including young people who are neurodivergent or have special educational needs, and hold or be willing to work towards a young people's mental health qualification.

This role is £24,843 to £27,369 per annum, pro-rated for 30 hours per week.

For a full candidate pack and to download an application form to apply please visit our website.