Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Onside Advocacy Full time

30 hours per week

26 days annual holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays + additional discretionary leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

JOIN OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN YOUR LOCAL AREA

ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. No matter who you are or where you’re from, ONSIDE believes that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. We are all about people; supporting and empowering them to make informed decisions and to live the very best life possible. It’s an ambitious goal, and the rewards can be lifechanging for those concerned. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

We are now recruiting for an exciting new role to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Worcestershire.

This new service will support young people through training, advice and guidance, supporting health and wellbeing and to improve confidence, resilience, motivation and social integration with the goal of empowering people to achieve their true employment potential.

This service will be delivered across Bromsgrove, Wychavon and Malvern.

As a Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner , the role will involve working with young people to support their mental health and wellbeing. Working on either a one-to-one basis or designing and leading group programmes to provide a diverse and broad range of practical and emotional support options to help them overcome barriers to employment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and young people ideally in a behavioural change or support role context to help us develop and deliver an exciting new project.

You will have a proven ability to identify and understand individual needs and the skills required to inspire change, build rapport and be creative in your approach. Along with ability to equip students with tools and techniques to manage low level mental ill health, improve their confidence and create a personalised plan to address issues that are impacting negatively on their lives.

As well as, have a passion for ensuring young people have access to the support and interventions needed to improve their lives and ensure that their best interests are at the heart of everything you do.

This role may involve evening and weekend working in different locations and travelling across Worcestershire. Therefore, it is essential for this position that you have the availability to work outside the usual 9-5pm working hours and are able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

The role of Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner is a real career opportunity to support the children & young people in our communities

Someone like you?

If you believe we should embrace difference and champion diversity .

If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, and passionate about.

Please get in touch with us.

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 th May 2024

Interviews will take place: week commencing 20 th May 2024

Want to apply, need more details about the role or about us?

Onside reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received or when a candidate has been successfully appointed.

Onside is committed to ensuring that children, young people and adults at risk of harm or abuse who come into contact with Onside. Staff and volunteers are treated with respect and are free from all forms of abuse or mistreatment and we are committed to ensuring that all staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding.

Please see our website for the full safeguarding statement and policy.

ONSIDE is a diverse organisation working inclusively within the communities we serve. We are passionate about employing and supporting people who represent the diversity of our communities including under-represented groups, those with disabilities, lived experience and neurodivergent thinking styles. We are very happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and subsequently upon appointment.

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