+ Youth Worker – Mental Health +
Salary:
£25,553 – £27,118
LOCAtion:
Across BLGC sites/across the community and homeworking
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Service Manager – Targeted Youth Service
Hours:
Up to 35 working hours p/w to be worked flexibly including evening & some weekends
Contract:
Fixed Term contract until April 2024 subject to funding
The Role:
You will work in close partnership with other charities across Greater Manchester delivering support to children and young people who have had a mental health crisis. The role will include ‘meet and greet’ duties into the safe zones, providing de-escalation and coping strategies to young people to help stabilize their mental health.. Delivering 1-1 therapeutic support in line with the therapy framework outlined within the Greater Manchester mental health crisis pathway. This will include supporting young people to access self-help and support systems in the community contributing to individualised care-plans.
The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, including early evenings and weekend hours.
ApplicationS:
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the application form and return with your CV to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to recruitment@blgc.co.uk
Closing Date:
14th October 2023
ABOUT BLGC:
BLGC were the first youth organisation to be awarded ‘Youth organisation of the year’ by UK Youth and we are the proud recipient of the Queens Award, amongst other prestigious awards. Our charity has a strong reputation locally, regionally and nationally. We are ambitious and aspirational and are growing. All staff have free access to our high-quality gym, during the day, you will also be enrolled into our pension plan and have access to free holiday club child-care. We offer flexible working, and have a wellbeing offer for you to access at times when you may need it. We have a fantastic track record for professional development and training opportunities, we are committed to developing our team. Come and join us in a fun working environment, where no two days are the same!
