Youth Emotional Wellbeing Coach (Part-Time)

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP; Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Crawley seeks an Emotional Mental Health Worker to assist young people aged 11-25. This position involves delivering seven sessions of support, facilitating groups, and working with various agencies to promote emotional well-being. Candidates should have a background in safeguarding and knowledge of mental health pathways. This part-time role offers a salary of £26,765 per annum pro rata, with sessions held primarily on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Offer seven sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions.
• Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups.
• Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services.
• Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals.
• Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals.
• Promote service user participation and voice.
• Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies.

Skills

Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded

Experience in safeguarding children and young people

Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways

Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work

Understanding of short-term support models

Job description

A community support organization in Crawley seeks an Emotional Mental Health Worker to assist young people aged 11-25. This position involves delivering seven sessions of support, facilitating groups, and working with various agencies to promote emotional well-being. Candidates should have a background in safeguarding and knowledge of mental health pathways. This part-time role offers a salary of £26,765 per annum pro rata, with sessions held primarily on Tuesdays and Fridays.