Youth Mental Health Practitioner (DBT/CBT)

Action for Children; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's charity based in Cardiff is looking for a Young Persons Practitioner to provide support to vulnerable young people. The role involves mentoring, delivering therapeutic interventions through DBT and CBT, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. Successful applicants should have significant experience working with youth, an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, and possess a driving license for this position. The charity offers excellent benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution

Staff discount portal access

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with children and young people in various settings.
• Awareness of therapeutic interventions like DBT and CBT.
• Able to manage complex caseloads with holistic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Help young people transition into healthy adults.
• Mentor hard-to-reach young people in life skills.
• Liaise with various organizations to support youth.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Knowledge of DBT and CBT

Driving licence with access to a car

Understanding of safeguarding principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent experience

Job description

A children's charity based in Cardiff is looking for a Young Persons Practitioner to provide support to vulnerable young people. The role involves mentoring, delivering therapeutic interventions through DBT and CBT, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. Successful applicants should have significant experience working with youth, an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, and possess a driving license for this position. The charity offers excellent benefits and opportunities for development.