Schools Mental Health Practitioner

Manchester Mind believe in the power of listening and being heard, that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that.

We are working with partners and schools to increase access to support to young people around their mental health. As part of this role you will be responsible for developing a service for young people predominately across a selection of secondary schools and in the community. You’ll be part of a team that is developing relationships with young people and staff within schools, the community and across the partnership with the aim of improving the mental health of young people. 

Position:                    Schools Mental Health Practitioner

Salary:                        £31,331

Hours:                        35 hours per week until 31st July 2025

(extension possible dependent upon funding)

Base:                          Manchester Mind CYP Service / predominately working across schools and in the community / home-based as required

Reporting to:           Manchester Mind CYP Service Manager

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).
• At least two years’ experience of working with young people aged 11-18.
• Experience in providing effective individual support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties.
• Awareness of the impact of mental health on the lives of young people.
• Experience of delivering psycho-social support to young people with learning disabilities. (DESIRABLE)

You can download the application documents from the Vacancies page on our website. Applications must be received by 12pm Friday 18th October.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.