Young Persons Practitioner

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind as a Young Persons Practitioner to support the mental health of young individuals. You will work collaboratively with local agencies, providing tailored support and promoting mental health awareness in schools. Your role is essential in helping young people transition and thrive in their mental health journey.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care settings.
• Knowledge of mental health support systems.
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 wellbeing support for young people.
• Work with local agencies to support mental health transitions.
• Promote the '5 Ways to Wellbeing' in schools.

Skills

Collaboration

Crisis Management

Communication

Empathy

Support Planning

Education

GCSE/O Levels in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated toreshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The YoungPersons Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for young people accessing ourservices. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision foryoung people and their families, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectivelysupport young people transitioning from services.- Innovation and Development: Channel your passion delivering and promoting YoungPersons peer support groups. Work closely with primary care, schools and colleges topromote mental health support available via S&G Mind

About us

Who we are

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mindprovide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Our Vision:We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind creates services where people are recognised, valued and supported.

Our culture and values

Job summary

Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated toreshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The YoungPersons Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for young people accessing ourservices. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision foryoung people and their families, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectivelysupport young people transitioning from services.- Innovation and Development: Channel your passion delivering and promoting YoungPersons peer support groups. Work closely with primary care, schools and colleges topromote mental health support available via S&G Mind

About us

Who we are

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mindprovide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Our Vision:We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind creates services where people are recognised, valued and supported.

Our culture and values

You are joining a committed and skilled team and you will be working alongside people who are passionate about mental health care and support.

Our Values:

• SelflessnessWe will act in the best interests of the people we support.
• IntegrityWe will be principled in our work.
• ObjectivityWe will act and take decisions impartially and fairly, without discrimination or bias.
• AccountabilityWe will take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
• OpennessWe will work and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.
• HonestyWe will be truthful and reliable.
• LeadershipWe will model Swindon & Gloucestershire Minds values and lead by example in demonstrating organisational behaviours.

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind is committed to promoting equality, diversity and we ensure that we are an inclusive organisation, where diversity is valued, respected, and built upon. We are committed to compliance with relevant equality legislation, the Equality Act 2010, Codes of Practice, and relevant best practice guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To link in with existing mental health provision for young people andtheir families (CAMHS, TAMHS), as well as linking with other local organisations/agencieswho work with young people e.g. colleges
• To attend CAMHS transition panel meetings to review support for a young person andrelevant pathway of support.
• To attend CPA meetings via CAMHS to support
• To arrange 121 wellbeing appointments with people assigned for wellbeing support.
• To provide monthly support for young people for up to 12 months with the goal ofcompleting a wellbeing plan (with follow up review appointments) and ensuring the personfeels supported to move forwards with their mental health journey.
• To support individuals to develop wellbeing plans based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
• To provide 121 wellbeing support for young people self-referring into the wellbeing service.
• To promote resilience by supporting individuals to develop and maintain their own recoveryplans.
• To provide Step Down appointments (appointments can be outreach in the community) forup to 12 months per young person.
• To provide wellbeing step down support for adults being discharged from secondary mentalhealth services as and when needed.
• To support other areas of work and undertake other duties at Swindon & GloucestershireMind when needed
• To lead on the Young Person group promoting the session externally and encouragingyoung people involved to be involved with the setup of the session plan.
• To encourage Young Persons to become Experts By Lived Experience to help shape theservices we provide to meet the needs of young people.
• To deliver the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme in schools working with young people andusing a variety of training and facilitation methods tailored to the needs of different groups.
• To work closely with local authority care leavers team to ensure a joined-up approach tosupporting young people's mental health.
• To effectively record and evidence outcomes achieved by young people.
• To provide social media content on CYP.
• To meet a number of wellbeing plans set as monthly targets by manager.
• To meet a number of reviews set as monthly targets by manager.
• To use Views database system or an alternative data software (as appropriate) to capture,track and monitor performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Experience and knowledge of working within mental health,supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems.
• Experience of working with young peopl.
• Experience of working with complex needs.
• Experience of providing 1-2-1 support via a variety of methods including over the telephoneand face-to-face
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism Demonstrated understanding of a range of skills and interventions related to wellbeing and recovery practices, including counselling and community signposting.
• Willingness to support people with diverse needs in achieving their recovery goals.
• In-depth understanding of the issues and concerns of individuals with mental health needs.
• Strong knowledge and commitment to the rights of individuals accessing services.
• Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
• Knowledge of local safeguarding policies.
• A strong grasp of the concept of confidentiality Eagerness to participate in team activities that foster collaboration.
• Appreciation of equal opportunities and diversity issues.
• Effective stress management and the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults Knowledge of various interventions used to support recovery.
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and confidentiality.
• GCSE/O Levels (grades 9-4/A*-C) in Maths and English (or equivalent numeracy and literacy).
• A commitment to working within a framework that recognises the diversity of people and encourages equality and opportunity for all
• A commitment to the participation of people accessing our services in decision-making processes in the design and delivery of the services they access.
• Willingness to assist in various areas of work and undertake additional duties as needed to contribute to Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind's mission.
• Ability to travel to venues across Swindon and Gloucestershire.
• A flexible approach to work.

Desirable

• Trained in an allied field e.g., counselling, mediation, advocacy, or social work.
• Knowledge of mental health services in Swindon.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Address

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Sanford House

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN1 1HE

Employer's website

https://www.sgmind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)