Youth Mental Health Practitioner (School-Based)

Action for Children; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave and bank holidays

Professional training and development

Flexible maternity/adoption/paternity

Pension with up to 7% employer cont.

Staff discount portal and Blue Light卡

Job summary

Action for Children in Inverclyde is seeking a compassionate Young Person’s Practitioner to support school pupils aged 5–18 with high‑quality, school‑based group work and targeted early help. You will help create a safe space for wellbeing and ensure services meet individual needs.

You’ll work as part of a team delivering Blues Programme activities, with some out‑of‑hours work and travel to required sites. A caring, child-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 (or SVQ Level 2 and working towards level 3) or HNC in a discipline relating to Children and Young People.
• Experience in multi-agency social care, schools, youth work or health environment with safeguarding.
• Driving licence and access to a car; travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to children, young people and families with outcomes-focused care.
• Deliver group work and one-to-one interventions in school settings or wider community.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and share insight for reflective practice.
• Plan resources and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Effective communication

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence

Education

SVQ3 / HNC in related field

Job description

Action for Children in Inverclyde is seeking a compassionate Young Person’s Practitioner to support school pupils aged 5–18 with high‑quality, school‑based group work and targeted early help. You will help create a safe space for wellbeing and ensure services meet individual needs.

You’ll work as part of a team delivering Blues Programme activities, with some out‑of‑hours work and travel to required sites. A caring, child-centered approach is essential.