Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Practitioner for Gateshead Time

Job Details

Salary: £26,100 - £29,855 per annum (pro rata £10,440.00 - £11,942.00)

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 14 hours per week (including evenings)

About the Role

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. This role sits within our Gateshead Time service, an open access, community‑based service providing Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health support to young people and young adults aged 11 to 18, or up to 25 for young adults with SEND. We offer drop‑in sessions where young people can come and meet trained staff one‑to‑one, talk through what they are struggling with, and receive support. The service also provides structured one‑to‑one sessions, group work, and interactive workshops.

Responsibilities

Provide direct low‑level therapeutic support that is person‑centred, build therapeutic relationships with CYP and families, identify risks, and facilitate further support. Deliver improved wellbeing for children and young people presenting in crisis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Has a genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with CYP and families.
• Experience of working in settings with people aged 11‑25 who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
• Able to provide direct low level therapeutic support that is person‑centred.
• Able to deliver improved wellbeing for children & young people presenting in crisis.
• A good working knowledge of Mental and Emotional Health Issues that young people face today, including interventions.
• Good IT skills for fast‑paced environment and clinical record keeping.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Qualification in one of the following: Health or Social Care related degree, JNC Qualified Youth Worker, Counselling Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a drop‑in model.
• Understanding of NICE guidelines and how this impacts practice.

Safeguarding

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

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