Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind – children, young people and families practitioner (Safe Zone)

You will be a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between VCSE organisations and NHS pathways, working with partners to accept referrals into Safe Zones. 

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Deliver holistic assessments, de-escalation and prevention of further crisis experience, therapeutic interventions and support for the young person’s wider support network

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Ability to draw upon their knowledge, lived experience and education that informs person-centred and solution focused practice to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families
• Passion, enthusiasm, and experiences in liaising with other professionals
• Commitment to providing positive outcomes and achieving organisational aims 
• Experience in holding a caseload of children and young people
• Flexible approach, with the ability to respond and adapt to clients self-defined crisis to support de-escalation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships, foster collaboration and communicate empathically with families

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 Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind website.