Practitioner Safe Zones Greater Manchester (5853)

The Children's Society; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to provide 1-1 emotional support sessions to young people in Greater Manchester. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to assess risk, and experience in mental health interventions. This position offers a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to evaluate current practice and reflect on training.
• Must be computer literate and able to navigate a data management system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Capable of developing good therapeutic relationships.
• Competent in undertaking risk assessments.
• Able to supervise other staff and encourage colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 emotional well-being sessions for young people.
• Support young people in accessing self-help and community services.

Skills

Evaluate current practice

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Develop therapeutic relationships

Competent in risk assessments

Supervision skills

Job description

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The Children's Society

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Role is based in Greater Manchester - Bolton

35 hour week

The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.

The Children’s Society has vacancy for a Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioners within our Safe Zone Service in Greater Manchester.

Safe Zones service offers step-down crisis support to young people experiencing mental health crises. These Safe Zones are located in multiple locations, including Bolton, Wigan, and Tameside. Access is initially by referral from the Mental Health Liaison Team, CYP Crisis Team, and CAMHS.

The successful applicant will work out of Bolton office but can also access The Children’s Society offices in Wythenshawe.

Your role will be:

• Delivering 1-1 emotional well-being sessions, supporting young people to access self-help and support systems in the community, accessing services to contribute to individualised care plans and packages.

In order to be considered for this post, you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

• Ability to evaluate your current practice and reflect on training.
• Computer literate and able to navigate a data management system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships.
• Competent in undertaking risk assessments.
• Able to supervise other staff members and encourage colleagues.

Work-based Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of mental health presentation in children and young people and the need for evidence-based intervention.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how environmental factors impact mental health.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of barriers preventing children and young people from accessing mental health services.