Youth Mental Health Worker

2 weeks ago

Milton, United Kingdom CHM Full time

Our client, a Mental Health Charity, works across their communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, th yoffer 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.

Youth Mental Health Worker
Ref: 620
Hours/Salary: 12.25 hours per week , actual salary £7,975.08 per annum (F.T.E. £24,088) or 24.25 hours per week , actual salary £15,787.40 per annum (F.T.E. £24,088)
Working base: YPS, Milton Keynes Hospital - Eaglestone Health Centre
Area covered: Milton Keynes

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

Job Purpose

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

Job Description

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 their 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 their HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
  • Carry out health and safety responsibilities as directed by the Manager in line with their H&S policies, procedures and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).
  • Carry out responsibilities as directed by the Manager for the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with their contract and systems requirements and procedures
  • 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, they would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 22 November 2024
They reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.

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 charity 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.

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