Youth Mental Health Worker

CHM; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health charity is seeking a compassionate Youth Mental Health Worker to support young individuals facing mental distress. This role involves providing one-on-one crisis intervention and tailored support in a welcoming environment. You will play a crucial role in assessing needs and guiding young people towards improved mental wellbeing. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

NEST pension scheme

Health Plan

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support, especially with youth.
• Ability to assess needs and provide tailored support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis-focused 1:1 support to young people.
• Assess needs and suitability for the service.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Support

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in Mental Health

Job description

Could you support young people aged 14-18 to deescalate crisis and improve their mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?

Youth Mental Health Worker - Young Persons Sanctuary
Post no: 635
Salary: GBP24,088 per annum F.T.E (actual / pro rata salary GBP11,881.24 for 18.25 hours per week)
Working pattern: 3 evenings per week over 7 (4:00pm - 10:00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Working base: Young Persons Sanctuary, Milton Keynes Hospital - Eaglestone Health Centre
Area covered: Milton Keynes

About the Employer

Our client, a Mental Health Charity, works across their communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, they offer a number of activities from their wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and their aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About the Young Persons Sanctuary
Our client's Young Person's Sanctuary offers a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment outside of normal school hours for those aged 14 - 18 who feel in mental distress or crisis.

About the Role

The role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Young Persons Sanctuary team made up of YPS Youth Mental Health Workers, YPS Manager and volunteers.

Service Delivery

• Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports young people experiencing a mental health crisis in Milton Keynes, in line with this organisation's agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with the employer's HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with this organisation's policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
• Attendance to mandatory reflective practice is required for this role. It occurs once every six weeks for one and a half hours.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with the organisation's policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, this employer would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 20th of May 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: The right is reserved to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

Our client has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: This employer follows Safer Recruitment practices and they are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all their roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.