We Are With You

Advanced Practitioner (Ref:0059ZB)

The closing date is 08 September 2025

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Job summary

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a pilot service delivering our Mind and Body programme to young people across North Somerset. Mind and Body is our evidence based emotional and wellbeing programme supporting young people who are either, or are vulnerable to, self harming behaviours.

Main duties of the job

As our Advanced Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and lead the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health & 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

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 to £27,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1755763909-B5BQ4

Job locations

Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 1PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 the advert closing date is 8th September 2025; however, the role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. About the Role Are you passionate about the wellbeing of 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. The post is a fixed term until September 2026. This role is predominantly based from home with travel across North Somerset We are looking to interview in early September 2025. 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. 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

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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 the advert closing date is 8th September 2025; however, the role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. About the Role Are you passionate about the wellbeing of 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. The post is a fixed term until September 2026. This role is predominantly based from home with travel across North Somerset We are looking to interview in early September 2025. 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. 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

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months

    Experience

    Essential

    • be an experienced professional in youth work, mental health or social work but who has additional knowledge of mental health issues affecting YP
    • knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
    • be highly organised and practical with proven IT skills
    • presentation skills
    • be proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
    • have proven experience of working with young people presenting with complex needs
    • be able to engage well with YP
    • be able to work on your own
    • have proven one to one and group work skills with YP
    • have a good understanding of the safeguarding process
    • thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
    • be experienced in effective partnership working with other agencies
    • proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
    • able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required
    • And most importantly a real passion for working with YP to help enable them to reach their potential.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months

    Experience

    Essential

    • be an experienced professional in youth work, mental health or social work but who has additional knowledge of mental health issues affecting YP
    • knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
    • be highly organised and practical with proven IT skills
    • presentation skills
    • be proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
    • have proven experience of working with young people presenting with complex needs
    • be able to engage well with YP
    • be able to work on your own
    • have proven one to one and group work skills with YP
    • have a good understanding of the safeguarding process
    • thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
    • be experienced in effective partnership working with other agencies
    • proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
    • able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required
    • And most importantly a real passion for working with YP to help enable them to reach their potential.

    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

    Weston-Super-Mare

    Weston-Super-Mare

    BS23 1PE


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Weston-Super-Mare

    Weston-Super-Mare

    BS23 1PE


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Ella Lauder

    ella.lauder@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    27 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £27,500 to £27,500 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1755763909-B5BQ4

    Job locations

    Weston-Super-Mare

    Weston-Super-Mare

    BS23 1PE


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