We Are With You

Mind and Body Practitioner

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Job summary

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service are looking for a Mind and Body Practitioner to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group.

Main duties of the job

As a Mind and Body Worker, you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self harm and risk taking behaviour. As part of your role, you will improve access to appropriate services for young people with mental health issues and will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload of service users, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. As well as this, you will: Establish and maintain relationships with young people to provide support and enable the young individuals to explore their values, self identity, wellbeing and self respect while they are engaged in service Assess service users, carrying out triage and full assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies Assess risk and ensure a safe and appropriate environment for all through the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviours Develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information and advice and health & social well being in both group and one to one settings There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You. #IND LP

Details

Date posted

24 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-49967-19

Job locations

Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. This position is full time and permanent with a salary of £25,000 per annum. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. This is a service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Staffordshire Police Vetting. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. This position is full time and permanent with a salary of £25,000 per annum. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. This is a service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Staffordshire Police Vetting. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification is available on request.
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We're looking for demonstrable experience of therapeutic working with young people in groups and one to one settings, along with knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and self harming behaviours.
    • You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people and key stakeholders. Having a driving licence and access to a vehicle (or be willing to learn) is preferred for this role.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification is available on request.
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We're looking for demonstrable experience of therapeutic working with young people in groups and one to one settings, along with knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and self harming behaviours.
    • You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people and key stakeholders. Having a driving licence and access to a vehicle (or be willing to learn) is preferred for this role.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    24 June 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £25,000 to £25,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-49967-19

    Job locations

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


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