We're looking for three Youth Wellbeing Practitioners who are passionate about supporting children and young people to join our Therapeutic Services

As a Youth Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work as part of our Community Counselling service, supporting children and young people from 5 years to 17 years (up to 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs) across Hampshire, Southampton, and Portsmouth.

Your role will involve delivering emotional wellbeing and mental health support via a youth work-based intervention and support model. You will provide initial and ongoing triage of children and young people being referred into the service, supporting with self-help opportunities, and delivering one-to-one and group interventions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as an advocate for children and young people and refer them on to other relevant agencies and services, as appropriate, making sure their needs are appropriately met
• Working within the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) model, providing quality, accurate and appropriate information, advice and support – that is accessible for children and young people
• Helping children and young people feel listened to, connect them with No Limits services and build positive relationships with them
• Protecting the confidentiality of service users, by making sure the handling, sharing and processing of their information is in line with No Limits guidance and procedures
• Making sure safeguarding concerns and serious incidents are handled, recorded and monitored in line with No Limits guidance and procedures

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.

As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.

You’ll have the essentials of:

• Experience in working with children and young people and / or a minimum Level 3 (or equivalent) youth work or other relevant qualification
• Effective communication, organisational and time management skills
• Confident and able to use Microsoft apps, such as Word, Teams and Excel, and databases
• Working proactively and collaboratively with others; reflecting creativity, adaptability and bringing positivity and enthusiasm to your work
• Commitment to personal growth, and ongoing learning and development

Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.