Youth Mental Health Worker

Asian Studies Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Youth Mental Health Worker to support young individuals facing mental health crises. This role involves providing one-on-one support to help improve their mental wellbeing. You will assess needs, deliver structured interventions, and collaborate with a passionate team to ensure effective service delivery. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact on the lives of young people in distress. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to support youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme

Optional Health Plan

In-house Learning and Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mental health support to young people.
• Ability to assess needs and suitability for services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis-focused 1:1 support to young people.
• Assess needs and contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Support

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Mental Health Qualification

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:£24,088 per annum F.T.E (actual / pro rata salary £11,881.24 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 Us

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people inBedfordshire, LutonandMilton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About Young Persons Sanctuary

Our Young Persons Sanctuarys offer 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

Our Young Persons Sanctuarys' Youth Mental Health Worker 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 Mind BLMKs 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 Mind BLMKs 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 Mind BLMKs 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%)
• Optional Health Plan
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
  
  

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

Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 20th of May 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note:We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

Start date:ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out 'more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

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

No agencies please.