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Mental Health Youth Worker

  • Employer - Teesside Mind
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Charity
  • Department - Be Heard Services
  • Location: - Working across Teesside primarily in drop-in locations in the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton
  • Salary - £25,192.81 per annum Per annum pro rata for part time
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Part time | 10 hours
  • Closing date - Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Job Description

Overview

As a Mental Health Youth worker, you will work closely with the team manager and volunteers in overseeing the young people accessing the drop-in service – providing psychoeducation, self-help and practical support as needed.

You’ll do this by:

• Creating a welcoming, safe and accessible environment for young people who attend the drop-in.

• Providing opportunities for young people to engage in positive activities that promote mental health and wellbeing.

• Directing young people to sources of advice and support as identified.

• Identifying concerns about young people attending in the drop-in and following these up in line with service policies and procedures.

• Providing a confidential space for young people to receive support when needed.

• Developing and facilitating workshops and emotional wellbeing activities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent in youth & community work

• Youth worker experience

• Safeguarding young people

Main Responsibilties

  • 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.
  • Provide a listening and understanding ear and engage in meaningful activities with young people to benefit their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Engage with line management and peer support to identify and share best ways of working.
  • Establish boundaries and address any inappropriate behaviour within the drop-in.
  • Recognise signs of distress in young people, dealing with this promptly, appropriately and consistently, signposting and referring on where necessary.
  • Support young people to develop independence, resilience, and positive activities, and signposting them for further support when appropriate.
  • Understand and meet the needs of young people regarding mental health information and support within the drop-in setting.
  • Bring creative thinking, energy, and commitment to the service, to motivate and engage young people.
  • Take responsibility for own health and safety and all health and safety issues related to the role and contribute to Health and Safety systems.
  • Undertake administrative duties as needed.
  • Work within the policies and procedures of Teesside Mind at all times.
  • Undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required including acting as a key holder to open and lock Be Heard community based venues.

Contact information

Apply in writing to: Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind The Mind Centre 90-92 Lothian Road Middlesbrough TS4 2QX

Or email your application form to: recruitment@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk

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