North East charities Children North East and Everyturn Mental Health have partnered to open the first North East children and young people’s ‘Safe Haven’, offering mental health support to 13-18 year olds, their families, parents and carers. Follow this link to learn more about this service: https://www.everyturn.org/children-young-people/nook-safe-haven/
We are promoting this vacancy for Children North East. The successful candidate will be employed by Children North East, not Everyturn Mental Health.
This role will provide high-quality 1-1 mental health support for young people who access the Safe Haven service. This will include providing a safe and welcoming environment both in person and online, using effective communication and active listening to understand young people’s needs, reduce crisis intensity and develop a safety plan.
The Children and Young People (C&YP) Mental Health Support Worker will work as part of a team, other responsibilities will include engaging with stakeholders, keeping up to date with onward referral pathways and supporting the Team Lead to develop the service.
This post is based at Children North East, 14 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1LU but you will be required to work from Newcastle Safe Haven premises also as required. This role is fixed term until 31st August 2027, and is 20 hours per week.
If you have any questions, please contact Children North East's HR team through 0191 256 2444 or hr.team@children-ne.org.uk.
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Children and Young People’s Mental Health Support Worker in Gateshead employer: Everyturn Mental Health
Everyturn Mental Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With flexible working hours and opportunities for growth within the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies Service, practitioners can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in a vibrant community.
