Wellbeing Practitioner- Children & Young People

Main Tasks: To deliver therapeutic interventions to children and Young People, working independently and with the wider practitioner team. To join the existing Wellbeing Practitioner team in delivering school based wellbeing workshops and in delivering 1-1 interventions in follow-up clinics. To present to groups of Young People, introducing accessible resources and guidance. Develop strengths based practice, utilising the My Story approach in group work and 1-1 consultations.
To facilitate peer support interventions with and for children and Young People. To offer creative input and participation in promoting our services across social media platforms. To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that they are stored securely using the specified case management systems. To nurture links with other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues.
Communication Be able to communicate and engage with children and Young People appropriate to individual needs. Ensure Young People feel listened to and have an opportunity to communicate autonomously. Promote a mutually respectful working environment, nurturing a positive team culture. Skills & Competencies required: Experience of working in an environment where mental health is a focus.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in working with children and Young People across early intervention / mental health settings and experienced in engaging peers, professionals, and family members/carers. Experienced in providing guided self-help and short-term wellbeing interventions Committed to achieving the highest standards and outcomes. Adept in communication and confident communicating with CYP (Children and Young People), their parents/carers and health professionals Open, respectful, committed to equality and inclusiveness and motivated by new ideas and perspectives A team player