Children & Young Person’s Programme Lead

Northkentmind; Chatham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health charity based in Chatham is seeking an enthusiastic Programme Lead to coordinate school-based early-intervention programmes for children and young people. This permanent role involves building relationships with schools and partners, supporting the development of NHSE trainee pathways, and ensuring the smooth operation of services. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The salary is £30,328.68.

Qualifications

• Experience in CYP mental health, wellbeing or education.
• Confident in building relationships, supporting trainees and managing a varied programme of delivery.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school-based early-intervention programmes.
• Support development of NHSE trainee pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and partners.

Skills

Experience in CYP mental health, wellbeing or education

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Chatham Base, working across North Kent and Medway

Salary: £30,328.68

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

North Kent Mind is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Programme Lead to help drive forward our Children and Young People’s services. The role focuses on coordinating our school-based early-intervention programmes and supporting the development of our NHSE trainee pathways. You’ll work closely with schools, partners and our internal CYP team to ensure the service runs smoothly, safely and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school-based early-intervention programmes.
• Support development of NHSE trainee pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, partners and internal CYP teams.
• Ensure the service runs smoothly, safely and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Experience in CYP mental health, wellbeing or education.
• Confident in building relationships, supporting trainees and managing a varied programme of delivery.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.
• Proactive approach.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will take place in early January.