Mental Health Youth Worker

Teesside Mind Ltd

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Teesside Mind as part of a new drop-in service for young people in Teesside, aged between 11 16 years old, who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

There are two vacancies for this post with the successful candidates working alongside a team manager and volunteers to deliver a drop-in service for young people with a focus on listening to young people, understanding their immediate needs, and providing activities and support that maintain and improve their mental health.

Interviews will take place on the 15th of January 2025

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Teesside Mind has been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for over 25 years. The environment in which we operate has changed hugely over this time, and the importance of good mental health has never been as widely understood.

One of our proudest achievements in the last 3 years has been collaborating with Primary Care colleagues on the development of Social Prescribing on Teesside. In addition our recent merger with Redcar and Clevelend Mind has enabled us to offer more services to more people across Teesside

Our communities are facing real challenges because of the legacy of Covid on peoples health and wellbeing, and pressure on resources. Some people are still less well served than others. Young people and people affected by poverty find it most difficult to get help. Our work wont stop until this has changed. There is much more we need to do. Can you help us?

Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We are compassionate, trustworthy and determined. We use evidence-based interventions, backed up by policies, training and clinical support to help people lead full and happy lives.

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,692.81 a year Pro rata for 10hrs per week

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0486-24-0022

Job locations

The Mind Centre

90-92 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.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.

2.Provide a listening and understanding ear and engage in meaningful activities with young people to benefit their mental health and wellbeing.

3.Engage with line management and peer support to identify and share best ways of working.

4.Establish boundaries and address any inappropriate behaviour within the drop-in.

5.Recognise signs of distress in young people, dealing with this promptly, appropriately and consistently, signposting and referring on where necessary.

6.Support young people to develop independence, resilience, and positive activities, and signposting them for further support when appropriate.

7.Understand and meet the needs of young people regarding mental health information and support within the drop-in setting.

8.Bring creative thinking, energy, and commitment to the service, to motivate and engage young people.

9.Take responsibility for own health and safety and all health and safety issues related to the role and contribute to Health and Safety systems.

10.Undertake administrative duties as needed.

11. Work within the policies and procedures of Teesside Mind at all times.

12.Undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required