Resilience Practitioner

**The Vacancy**

**Are you passionate about supporting young people through tough times in their life and help them to build resilience? Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to a young person's life? Is so, Quarriers has a great role for you as a Resilience Practitioner located in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders**

Due to service expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join **Quarriers Resilience for Wellbeing Service** as a **Resilience Practitioner** based in Berwickshire High School.

As a **Resilience Practitioner **you will support young people through one to one sessions and small group work within schools helping them to build confidence needed to achieve their goals and ambitions. You will mentor and support each person to develop resilience during tough times and provide support which will allow them to manage life's ups and downs more effectively when feeling anxious, stressed, worried, overwhelmed, or low and prevent their getting drawn into damaging risk-taking behaviours. You will lead on supportive sessions covering topics such as emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship challenges, transition, sleep and safety planning across schools located in the Berwickshire areas.

**What you will need to bring to the role**
- Experience of working with young people to support their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Previous experience of working one to one in a group setting.
- A relevant qualification in counselling skills, education, health, social work or social care.
- Understanding of children's development in relation to attachment theory.
- Due to the nature of the work and geographical area a driving licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle.

**What's in it for you?**
- Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years.
- Family friendly working policies and procedures.
- HSF Health Cash Plans.
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
- Life Assurance Benefit.
- Workplace Pension.
- Registered with Concert for Carers.
- Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)

**About Us**

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

**Benefits**

**Free physiotherapy and occupational health**

**24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme**

**Non-contributory life assurance scheme**

**Workplace pension**

**Christmas savings scheme**

**Cycle to work scheme**

**Long service rewards**

**Significant discount opportunities