Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Gosport, United Kingdom - The Dare2Dream Foundation

The Dare2Dream Foundation

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Gosport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SOUTH- EAST HAMPSHIRE BASED

OUTREACH POSITION

Come and join our expanding team in the role of Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - supporting children and young people.

You will be delivering bespoke programmes to vulnerable children and/or young people on a 1:1 basis with the aim of enhancing their mental health and social, emotional wellbeing.

There may also be an element of providing support to young people to pass a 'Functional Skills' assessment, so some tutoring experience would be ideal but not essential (training/support can be provided)

South East Hampshire
based - A field based position working in the community, where a flexible and friendly approach is required, as well as a full clean driving license, some travel expenses will be reimbursed. This role requires use of your own vehicle.

This role involves contact with children and young people and is therefore classed as regulated activity. All relevant safer recruitment checks will be performed. The Dare2Dream Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post holds safeguarding responsibilities.

Main duties and responsibilities

To plan and deliver one to one intervention work with children and / or young people
To ensure the safeguarding of and promote the welfare of children that are participating in the programme
To manage the induction process of new students into the programme
To liaise with staff on new referrals
To assess the need of the child to then develop a bespoke delivery plan
To work closely with parents/carers in the delivery of direct services
To effectively communicate with partnering organisations
To ensure high quality delivery of services through regular reviews with all parties
To manage service evaluation ensuring the achievement of the agreed outcomes

Safeguarding

To ensure that policies and procedures are complied with and to contribute to any updating as required
To participate in and complete safeguarding training as required
To follow reporting procedures to ensure the childs welfare is always paramount

Management and Development

To ensure compliance with regulatory and Dare2Dream's policies and procedures with particular regard to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
To ensure the appropriate behaviour and conduct of any volunteers / support staff, their provision of quality care and their development
To contribute to staff and volunteer recruitment and training activities when required

Service management

To attend regular meetings with Dare2Dream management and provide regular reports to line manager, Head Teachers and local authority on the activity of provision
To maintain records in keeping with Dare2Dream's Quality Assurance Policy
To ensure that all records are kept confidentially
To manage and keep accurate records of Dare2Dream's delivery and resources at the central venue

General

To promote equal opportunities and an open approach in all areas of work bearing in mind the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times
To undertake an annual, formal review of the service delivery model
The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended as The Dare2Dream Foundation grows and the role develops. This post will consist of other duties that may well be reasonably required from time to time

Person Specification

Experience of working in SEBD settings
Qualifications in relevant field eg counselling, youth work, education
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain relationships with external bodies
The ability to manage referrals and maintain an accurate and confidential system of records
Demonstrate suitability to work with children and an understanding of working with children in need, including children in need of emotional and therapeutic support

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Education:
minimum of level 3 in a related field

Desired Work Experience:
a) Over 2 years experience working with children and young people who are considered vulnerable and have complex needs

b) Excellent communication skills

Other:
A full clean driving license

A strong desire to support vulnerable young people

Benefits
Induction and ongoing training will be offered, integral to our commitment to continued professional development.

Some travel expenses are reimbursed.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Salary:
£20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: