We Are With You

Mind and Body Practitioner (Ref:0125ZS)

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026

Planned Interview Date(s): 21st and 24th April 2026, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service.

Join our team on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis as a Mind and Body Practitioner on a fixed term contract until the 31st March 2027 -Job Description/Person Specification

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives?

The Mind and Body psychoeducation program is made up of a mixture of 1:1 and group work sessions, Face to face and virtual delivery working with young people age 13-17. You will have a driving license and access to a vehicle in order to deliver in a variety of settings covering the whole of Kent.

To manage risk and safeguard children, young people and adults adhering to With You policy and procedures.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about ushere.

Main duties of the job

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. Doing this through small groups in secondary schools and out in the community. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young clients with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours.

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. You will manage risk and safeguard children, young people and adults adhering to With You policy and procedures.

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 thats right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1774450977-XJW8K

Job locations

faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • To carry out this role successfully, you will have:
  • Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
  • 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
  • This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • To carry out this role successfully, you will have:
  • Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
  • 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
  • This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.

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

faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD


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

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1774450977-XJW8K

Job locations

faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD


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