Mental Health Youth Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join Teesside Mind as part of a new drop-in service for young people in Teesside, aged between 11 – 16 years old, who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

There are two vacancies for this post with the successful candidates working alongside a team manager and volunteers to deliver a drop-in service for young people with a focus on listening to young people, understanding their immediate needs, and providing activities and support that maintain and improve their mental health.

Please note a driving licence is essential for this role.

Interviews to be held on Thursday the 13th of February 2025

Overview

Teesside Mind is committed to providing services that meet the needs of our community. A key objective for our organisation is to provide additional support to young people in Teesside who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Following six months of research and co-design with local young people, we are piloting a drop-in service that will be open to young people aged 11 – 16 years old.

The successful candidates will work in a dedicated team to deliver a drop-in service for young people with a focus on listening to young people, understanding their immediate needs, and providing activities and support that maintain and improve their mental health.

Experience Required

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent in youth & community work.
• Youth worker experience.
• Safeguarding young people.

Responsibilties & Qualifications

1. Work face-to-face within the drop-in service and develop positive relationships with young people based on respect and trust, ensuring they have a safe place to attend.
2. Provide a listening and understanding ear and engage in meaningful activities with young people to benefit their mental health and wellbeing.
3. Engage with line management and peer support to identify and share best ways of working.
4. Establish boundaries and address any inappropriate behaviour within the drop-in.
5. Recognise signs of distress in young people, dealing with this promptly, appropriately and consistently, signposting and referring on where necessary.
6. Support young people to develop independence, resilience, and positive activities, and signposting them for further support when appropriate.
7. Understand and meet the needs of young people regarding mental health information and support within the drop-in setting.
8. Bring creative thinking, energy, and commitment to the service, to motivate and engage young people.
9. Take responsibility for own health and safety and all health and safety issues related to the role and contribute to Health and Safety systems.
10. Undertake administrative duties as needed.
11. Work within the policies and procedures of Teesside Mind at all times.
12. Undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required.

Working Hours

10 (fixed term 12 month contract)

Salary Range

£24,692.81 (pro rata)

Full Job Specification

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