Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind – supported self-help practitioner

We’re looking for a child and young persons (youth) supported self-help practitioner to support 11–15-year-olds with limited school attendance across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. You’ll deliver one-to-one, face-to-face sessions that empower young people to manage their mental health with compassion and confidence.

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Offer and effectively deliver a facilitated supported self-help service, with children and, where appropriate, their trusted adult
• Carry a caseload of clients and to effectively manage all client contact
• Work closely with schools, local authority wellbeing and education psychology professionals to support children increase their wellbeing and school attendance
• Ensure all elements of this service is delivered in line with funder and partner agreements

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 12 months’ experience supporting the mental health of children and young people
• Degree in a relevant field (for instance psychology, counselling, childhood studies)
• Strong team-working, project management, and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of common mental health challenges, safeguarding, and ideally the Whole School and NEST frameworks

How to apply

For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind website.