Mind and Body Practitioner

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mind and Body Practitioner to join our team at WithYou. As a key member of our early intervention programme, you will play a vital role in supporting 13-25 year olds who are struggling with self-harming and risk-taking behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support, information, training, education, and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk-taking behaviour.
• Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day-to-day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons.
• Assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support, and interventions.

Requirements

• Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
• A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing, and self-harming behaviours.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital media.

About WithYou

At WithYou, we believe that everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol, or mental health. We work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes, or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year.
• Auto-enrollment into WithYou's pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about wellbeing in young people and have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values, and understanding their identity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact information].