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£42,000 - £51,051 (inclusive of annual incremental rises)
Youth First
Permanent
23 Feb 2024
Join the team at Youth First in Lewisham as our new Mental Wellbeing Practitioner.
This is a truly exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to make a real difference to people’s lives. Not only that, but we can also offer you excellent benefits including annual pay rises; training opportunities; 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays; and more!
Mental Wellbeing Practitioner
Lewisham, London, SE6 3TT – Hybrid working
Full time (36 hours per week), permanent
£42,000 - £51,051 (inclusive of annual incremental rises)
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
About Us:
Youth First, a Lewisham-based youth work charity, passionately serves over 1,700 young people aged 8-19. We provide diverse services aimed at building resilience and supporting the most disadvantaged youths in the community.
Benefits of a career with us Include:
Flexible working
Excellent pension package with Standard Life
Competitive salary
30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time employees
Committed management team giving continuous support
High performance is recognised and rewarded
Training courses in a variety of topics
Cycle to work scheme
Computer loan scheme
Employee Forums
Employee Excellence Award
Diverse workforce
Staff socials
About the Role:
As a Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll deliver vital counselling and therapeutic support to young people aged 12-19 (12-25 with SEND) in Lewisham. Working closely with our dedicated team, you'll ensure high-quality clinical practice and contribute to safeguarding efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough risk assessments and clinical work with young people
Collaborate with youth work staff to identify potential referrals
Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and policies
Provide regular progress reports and evaluate outcomes
The Ideal Candidate:
We're seeking someone who holds a recognised clinical qualification (counselling, psychotherapy, or clinical psychology), has experience working therapeutically with young people, and demonstrates a commitment to equality and diversity.
You will also be able to meet the following:
Membership in professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS, BPS, HCPC)
Familiar with safeguarding and child protection, committed to youth safety
Supports Youth First's equality, diversity, and inclusion policy
Proficient in BACP Ethical Framework
Skilled in risk assessments, clinical evaluations, and casework reviews
Proactively reports safeguarding concerns
Committed to enhancing service quality and project implementation
Builds effective relationships via clear communication
Produces insightful reports using data analysis
Strong communicator, especially with senior management
Competent in Microsoft Office and data systems
Knowledgeable about relevant legislation
Understand trauma-informed practices, suggesting supervision improvements.
Apply now to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in Lewisham!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Wellbeing, Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Health and Wellbeing, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Nurse.
