At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people’s mental health through individual and group interventions.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health for youth in South London.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to innovate and develop new initiatives in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of young people's lives and help shape their mental well-being.
- Qualifications: Mental health qualification and two years’ experience with young people required.
We’re currently recruiting full-time or part-time (min. 3 days p.w.) Mental Health Practitioners to work directly with young people across our services in Croydon and Sutton. For all posts, you need to have a mental health qualification and at least two years’ experience of working with young people. We are also looking for people with an open and flexible attitude; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with children and young people around mental health.
Responsibilities include offering a flexible range of short-term and longer-term mental health interventions to children and young people aged 11-25 including individual and group-based support; workshops; crisis support; mental health themed activities. The posts have scope and opportunity for developing new initiatives and ways of working to support young people’s mental health across South London. All posts are fully office based and will require flexible working across service areas and interventions and will involve some regular evening and/or weekend work to meet the needs of young people.
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form need to be completed and returned to the email address on the application form by Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.
Mental Health Practitioners in Sutton employer: Off the Record Croydon
As a leading provider of mental health services in Croydon and Sutton, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both our employees and the young people we serve. Our Mental Health Practitioners benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to innovate in their approach to mental health interventions, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values passion, engagement, and collaboration in promoting mental health among young individuals.
