Young Persons Mental Health Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen to provide support in our weekly groups for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The groups are an informal, fun, confidential space where young people can meet and chat with other young people, take part in feel-good activities and receive helpful information and tools. There are two groups a week, one on Thursdays in Tunbridge Wells between 4.30pm-6pm and another in a venue in Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, details to be confirmed.  

We are looking for a Sessional Support Worker to assist with the delivery of the groups. The postholder will work closely with the Reachout Youth Coordinator to help plan and deliver the groups and provide support to group members. You will have experience of working with young people and an understanding of mental health conditions. You will have excellent communication and listening skills, be positive, warm and welcoming and able to deal confidently with challenging situations.

The role is for 5 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent at the groups in their 2 different locations, with some time being spent helping to plan activities, attend monthly supervision, and/or other relevant meetings outside of the groups.

We offer:

·         25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata, with incremental increases capped at 30 days after 10 years’ service (plus bank holidays)

·         An additional day of leave on your birthday and another over the winter period

·         A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision

·         Flexible days and hours where possible, to be arranged

·         Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential 24/7 telephone advice and counselling service

·         Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to various courses through Charity Consortium Learning

·         Pension contributions of up to 4% of your salary

Please read the job description and person specification below before applying.

How to apply

Please email a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role making sure you have addressed the criteria listed in our person specification to Leigh Attwood by 10am on Friday 2nd August. CV’s sent without a supporting statement will automatically be discounted. Interviews will be held in person, in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 22nd August.

Please note the role will be working with vulnerable young people so an enhanced DBS check will be required, in addition to evidence of your right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people we employ. Applications are therefore welcomed from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.