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Mind and Body Practitioner (Ref:0060ZA)

The closing date is 04 August 2025

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Job summary

As a Mind and Body Practitioner you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk taking behaviour. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young clients with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours.

Main duties of the job

As our Mind and Body Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons, and assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support and interventions. You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health and social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,570 to £27,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1752501860-WSA0A

Job locations

Preston

Preston

PR1 1HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about wellbeing in young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou. About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. A full description can be provided upon request, please contact for more details. Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Planned Interview Date(s): w/c 25th August 2025, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service. Advert Close Date: 4th August 2025 As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 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
    • DE&I 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Are you passionate about wellbeing in young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou. About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. A full description can be provided upon request, please contact for more details. Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Planned Interview Date(s): w/c 25th August 2025, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service. Advert Close Date: 4th August 2025 As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 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
    • DE&I 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To carry out this role successfully, you will have:
    • A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings
    • Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health
    • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
    • Knowledge and understanding of self-harming behaviours and other mental health issues
    • Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
    • Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
    • A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other
    • Excellent written and communication skills
    • Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
    • IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media.
    • Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To carry out this role successfully, you will have:
    • A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings
    • Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health
    • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
    • Knowledge and understanding of self-harming behaviours and other mental health issues
    • Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
    • Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
    • A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other
    • Excellent written and communication skills
    • Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
    • IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media.
    • Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required

    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

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abby Hadfield

    abigail.hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    15 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,570 to £27,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1752501860-WSA0A

    Job locations

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


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