Youth Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

The Children's Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's emotional support organization in Leeds seeks a Wellbeing Practitioner to provide low intensity support for young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships and offering both drop-in and structured support sessions. Candidates should have a background in health care or youth work, with a passion for mental health. This position includes collaborative work with varied hours to accommodate community needs.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health.
• Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Experience in settings with youth having emotional and mental health concerns.
• Competent in providing low-level therapeutic support that is person-centered.
• Good level of IT skills for clinical record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in emotional health and wellbeing services.
• Offer individual and group-based support sessions.
• Build relationships quickly with young people to process risks and support.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Therapeutic relationship development

Experience with youth mental health

Direct therapeutic support

Knowledge of mental health issues

IT skills

Education

Background in Health Care, Education, Youth Work or Social Work

Job description

A children's emotional support organization in Leeds seeks a Wellbeing Practitioner to provide low intensity support for young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships and offering both drop-in and structured support sessions. Candidates should have a background in health care or youth work, with a passion for mental health. This position includes collaborative work with varied hours to accommodate community needs.