Mental Health Youth Worker

Could you support young people aged 14-18 to deescalate crisis and improve their mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions? Youth Mental Health Worker – Young Persons Sanctuary 3 evenings per week over 7 (4:00pm – 10:00pm) Contract: Permanent Young Persons Sanctuary, Milton Keynes Hospital – Eaglestone Health Centre Our client, a Mental Health Charity, works across their communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, they offer a number of activities from their wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and their aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Our client\’s Young Person\’s Sanctuary offers a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment outside of normal school hours for those aged 14 – 18 who feel in mental distress or crisis. The role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Young Persons Sanctuary team made up of YPS Youth Mental Health Workers, YPS Manager and volunteers. Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports young people experiencing a mental health crisis in Milton Keynes, in line with this organisation\’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements. Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with the employer\’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support). Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with this organisation\’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) ~ Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) ~ Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits ~ Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good ~ Flexible Working On request (in line with the organisation\’s policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, this employer would love to hear from you. ASAP Our client has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. This employer follows Safer Recruitment practices and they are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all their roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.