Safe Zones Practitioner

The Children's Society; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Pension matching

Free counselling

Skills development

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Children’s Society in Greater Manchester (Anthony Seddon Centre, Ashton) is recruiting an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver 1-1 sessions and support young people’s access to self-help and local services. The role is based in Tameside, with occasional evening/weekend hours and DBS checks in line with safeguarding policy.

The post holder will join the Safe Zones service, working to assess risk, build therapeutic relationships and support care plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Practice reflection

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Therapeutic relationships

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Tools

Data management system

Job description

SafeZones Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Role based in Greater Manchester in Tameside at the Anthony Seddon Centre, Ashton.

35 hours per week.

Permanent with funding until 30 June 2027

The Children’s Societyhas vacancy for aEmotional Health & Wellbeing Practitionerswithin ourSafe Zone Service Greater Manchester.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 36 days’ annual leave inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• We match up to 8% pension
• Free counselling service
• Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
• 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:

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 Tameside 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.

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

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 is 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 a knowledge of how environmental factors impact mental health.
• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of barriers preventing children and young people accessing mental health services

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 11th August
Interviews: TBC

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.