Youth Mental Health Support Worker

9 hours ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom Kingfisher Treasure Seekers Full time

**Youth Support at The Cavern**

Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games, inclusive activities and offers a supportive environment.

We help young (aged 14-21) people feel less isolated, cope with anxiety, meet new people and provide support at a time of day when little low level or early intervention support is available from the statutory services 5-10pm). We are funded by Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for this service and we work closely with a wide range of statutory mental health services to ensure a joined up approach.

Our team of support workers provide a listening ear and facilitate a safe place to provide non-clinical, early intervention and prevention work for young people who are struggling.
- **All applicants will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and must provide two references before a start date can be arranged.**

**Title of Role**

Youth Support Worker

**Purpose of Role**

To enable young people to become the best version of themselves providing a listening ear and facilitating a safe space for young people with mental health issues, as well as referrals into more specialist support and interventions. This can range from conversations, guidance and support to activities.

**Main Activities/Tasks**
- To support and engage with those attending the mental health drop in
- To manage the environment, including dealing with any challenging behaviour
- To liaise with and signpost to other agencies for specialist support and interventions
- To assist with maintaining a clean and tidy environment
- To work with the support lead/team leader within their direction of leadership
- To encourage and enthuse your fellow team members
- To have a basic understanding of mental health
- To attend training and regular professional development
- To work within the policies and procedures of Kingfisher Treasure Seekers
- Any other duties as required

**Training and experience**

Full training will be given during induction and on an ongoing basis.
- Experience of working supporting people with mental health issues (desirable)
- Experience of working with young people (preferred)

**Hours and Pay**

10 hours per week at £10.75 per hour. This is a weekend role so the working pattern is every Saturday and Sunday, 5pm-10pm

**Support**

Employees can expect to receive the following support:

- Use of a HR and H&S Platform.
- Line Management support
- 24/7 access to a BUPA call line run by Qualified Counsellors

**Location**

Treasure Seekers Building, 52 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF

**Main Point of Contact**

Youth Support Lead and Deputy Lead

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: £10.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- Why would you like to work supporting people with their mental health?
- Why would you like to work with young people?

Work Location: In person

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