Term-Time Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

The Dare2Dream Foundation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dare2Dream Foundation is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner for term-time work across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. You will deliver 1:1 support in homes, schools and community settings, assess needs, and develop tailored plans while coordinating with families and partner agencies to improve mental health and life opportunities.

This field-based role requires experience with vulnerable children and young people, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Ability to plan and deliver 1:1 interventions that support mental health and wellbeing
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for work with families, schools and agencies

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support programmes in homes, schools and community settings
• Assess individual needs and develop tailored support plans
• Work with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Manage referrals, maintain confidential records and produce progress reports

Skills

Safeguarding

Interpersonal communication

Case management

Local travel

Education

Level 3 qualification in Counselling/Youth Work/Health & Social Care

Degree-level qualification desirable

Job description

The Dare2Dream Foundation is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner for term-time work across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. You will deliver 1:1 support in homes, schools and community settings, assess needs, and develop tailored plans while coordinating with families and partner agencies to improve mental health and life opportunities.

This field-based role requires experience with vulnerable children and young people, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication