Job summary
Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to
reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Young
Persons Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for young people accessing our
services. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do:
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision for
young people and their families, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively
support young people transitioning from services.
- Innovation and Development: Channel your passion delivering and promoting Young
Persons peer support groups. Work closely with primary care, schools and colleges to
promote mental health support available via S&G Mind
About us
Who we are
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mindprovide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
Our Vision:We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind creates services where people are recognised, valued and supported.
Our culture and values
You are joining a committed and skilled team and you will be working alongside people who are passionate about mental health care and support.
Our Values:
- SelflessnessWe will act in the best interests of the people we support.
- IntegrityWe will be principled in our work.
- ObjectivityWe will act and take decisions impartially and fairly, without discrimination or bias.
- AccountabilityWe will take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
- OpennessWe will work and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.
- HonestyWe will be truthful and reliable.
- LeadershipWe will model Swindon & Gloucestershire Minds values and lead by example in demonstrating organisational behaviours.
Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind is committed to promoting equality, diversity and we ensure that we are an inclusive organisation, where diversity is valued, respected, and built upon. We are committed to compliance with relevant equality legislation, the Equality Act 2010, Codes of Practice, and relevant best practice guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To link in with existing mental health provision for young people and
their families (CAMHS, TAMHS), as well as linking with other local organisations/agencies
who work with young people e.g. colleges
- To attend CAMHS transition panel meetings to review support for a young person and
relevant pathway of support.
- To attend CPA meetings via CAMHS to support
- To arrange 121 wellbeing appointments with people assigned for wellbeing support.
- To provide monthly support for young people for up to 12 months with the goal of
completing a wellbeing plan (with follow up review appointments) and ensuring the person
feels supported to move forwards with their mental health journey.
- To support individuals to develop wellbeing plans based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
- To provide 121 wellbeing support for young people self-referring into the wellbeing service.
- To promote resilience by supporting individuals to develop and maintain their own recovery
plans.
- To provide Step Down appointments (appointments can be outreach in the community) for
up to 12 months per young person.
- To provide wellbeing step down support for adults being discharged from secondary mental
health services as and when needed.
- To support other areas of work and undertake other duties at Swindon & Gloucestershire
Mind when needed
- To lead on the Young Person group promoting the session externally and encouraging
young people involved to be involved with the setup of the session plan.
- To encourage Young Persons to become Experts By Lived Experience to help shape the
services we provide to meet the needs of young people.
- To deliver the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme in schools working with young people and
using a variety of training and facilitation methods tailored to the needs of different groups.
- To work closely with local authority care leavers team to ensure a joined-up approach to
supporting young people's mental health.
- To effectively record and evidence outcomes achieved by young people.
- To provide social media content on CYP.
- To meet a number of wellbeing plans set as monthly targets by manager.
- To meet a number of reviews set as monthly targets by manager.
- To use Views database system or an alternative data software (as appropriate) to capture,
track and monitor performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To link in with existing mental health provision for young people and
their families (CAMHS, TAMHS), as well as linking with other local organisations/agencies
who work with young people e.g. colleges
- To attend CAMHS transition panel meetings to review support for a young person and
relevant pathway of support.
- To attend CPA meetings via CAMHS to support
- To arrange 121 wellbeing appointments with people assigned for wellbeing support.
- To provide monthly support for young people for up to 12 months with the goal of
completing a wellbeing plan (with follow up review appointments) and ensuring the person
feels supported to move forwards with their mental health journey.
- To support individuals to develop wellbeing plans based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
- To provide 121 wellbeing support for young people self-referring into the wellbeing service.
- To promote resilience by supporting individuals to develop and maintain their own recovery
plans.
- To provide Step Down appointments (appointments can be outreach in the community) for
up to 12 months per young person.
- To provide wellbeing step down support for adults being discharged from secondary mental
health services as and when needed.
- To support other areas of work and undertake other duties at Swindon & Gloucestershire
Mind when needed
- To lead on the Young Person group promoting the session externally and encouraging
young people involved to be involved with the setup of the session plan.
- To encourage Young Persons to become Experts By Lived Experience to help shape the
services we provide to meet the needs of young people.
- To deliver the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme in schools working with young people and
using a variety of training and facilitation methods tailored to the needs of different groups.
- To work closely with local authority care leavers team to ensure a joined-up approach to
supporting young people's mental health.
- To effectively record and evidence outcomes achieved by young people.
- To provide social media content on CYP.
- To meet a number of wellbeing plans set as monthly targets by manager.
- To meet a number of reviews set as monthly targets by manager.
- To use Views database system or an alternative data software (as appropriate) to capture,
track and monitor performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
- Experience and knowledge of working within mental health,supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of working with young peopl.
- Experience of working with complex needs.
- Experience of providing 1-2-1 support via a variety of methods including over the telephoneand face-to-face
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism Demonstrated understanding of a range of skills and interventions related to wellbeing and recovery practices, including counselling and community signposting.
- Willingness to support people with diverse needs in achieving their recovery goals.
- In-depth understanding of the issues and concerns of individuals with mental health needs.
- Strong knowledge and commitment to the rights of individuals accessing services.
- Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
- Knowledge of local safeguarding policies.
- A strong grasp of the concept of confidentiality Eagerness to participate in team activities that foster collaboration.
- Appreciation of equal opportunities and diversity issues.
- Effective stress management and the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults Knowledge of various interventions used to support recovery.
- Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and confidentiality.
- GCSE/O Levels (grades 9-4/A*-C) in Maths and English (or equivalent numeracy and literacy).
- A commitment to working within a framework that recognises the diversity of people and encourages equality and opportunity for all
- A commitment to the participation of people accessing our services in decision-making processes in the design and delivery of the services they access.
- Willingness to assist in various areas of work and undertake additional duties as needed to contribute to Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind's mission.
- Ability to travel to venues across Swindon and Gloucestershire.
- A flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Trained in an allied field e.g., counselling, mediation, advocacy, or social work.
- Knowledge of mental health services in Swindon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
- Experience and knowledge of working within mental health,supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of working with young peopl.
- Experience of working with complex needs.
- Experience of providing 1-2-1 support via a variety of methods including over the telephoneand face-to-face
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism Demonstrated understanding of a range of skills and interventions related to wellbeing and recovery practices, including counselling and community signposting.
- Willingness to support people with diverse needs in achieving their recovery goals.
- In-depth understanding of the issues and concerns of individuals with mental health needs.
- Strong knowledge and commitment to the rights of individuals accessing services.
- Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
- Knowledge of local safeguarding policies.
- A strong grasp of the concept of confidentiality Eagerness to participate in team activities that foster collaboration.
- Appreciation of equal opportunities and diversity issues.
- Effective stress management and the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults Knowledge of various interventions used to support recovery.
- Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and confidentiality.
- GCSE/O Levels (grades 9-4/A*-C) in Maths and English (or equivalent numeracy and literacy).
- A commitment to working within a framework that recognises the diversity of people and encourages equality and opportunity for all
- A commitment to the participation of people accessing our services in decision-making processes in the design and delivery of the services they access.
- Willingness to assist in various areas of work and undertake additional duties as needed to contribute to Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind's mission.
- Ability to travel to venues across Swindon and Gloucestershire.
- A flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Trained in an allied field e.g., counselling, mediation, advocacy, or social work.
- Knowledge of mental health services in Swindon.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
