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Young Somerset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (CYP-IAPT)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mental Health Support Team within Young Somerset.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mental Health Support Team within Young Somerset. In line with the governments drive to increase access to early intervention for mental health services, Young Somerset is commissioned by the Somerset CCG to deliver early intervention Wellbeing and Mental Health services across the county.

Our practitioners are trained in low intensity CBT and psychoeducation approaches working in school settings.

Applicants will need a Post-Graduate Diploma in CYP IAPT Low Intensity CBT.

We are currently working and delivering services virtually but aim to have a mix of digital and face to face work in the future. We welcome applications from suitably qualified practitioners.

The Somerset MHST (Mental Health Support Team) in Taunton and the Mendips is expanding to include South Somerset and the Sedgemoor areas of Somerset. Phase one of the expansion is live from the 1st March 2021.

 Somerset’s MHST service is jointly delivered by Young Somerset (EMHP’s) and Somerset Foundation Trust CAMHS. Young Somerset also work in partnership with Somerset’s Education Psychology Service and Public Health.

The service provides psychoeducation and a whole school approach to health and wellbeing through low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy, as part of CYP IAPT principles; to increase children’s, young people, parents and guardian’s access to early mental health services. 

This position will be within our Mental Health support team for Schools in South Somerset. The post holder will join an existing trainee team (3 EMHP colleagues) as part of the Somerset-wide service. 

Please read the full job description before applying

Salary: £24,819 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent 

Application deadline: 17th March

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd March

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, complete the application form and email to [email protected] 

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Karen Leafe, Head of Mental Health Support Team: [email protected]

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 19th February, 2021

Author: Lydia Burton

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Qualified Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP-IAPT)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Wellbeing Service within Young Somerset.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Wellbeing Service within Young Somerset. In line with the governments drive to increase access to early intervention for mental health services, Young Somerset is commissioned by the Somerset CCG to deliver early intervention Wellbeing and Mental Health services across the county.

Applicants will need a Post-Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity CBT.

We are currently working and delivering services virtually but aim to have a mix of digital and face to face work in the future. We welcome applications from suitably qualified practitioners.

As a Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) you will be fully qualified to assess and support children and young people (5 – 18 years old) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, particularly relating to anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties. As a CWP you will be part of a wider team covering Somerset offering a range of low intensity interventions that are based on cognitive behavioural therapy and guided self-help.

At Young Somerset our CWPs work with a large number of children, young people and their families. Interventions are delivered via, online video link, telephone or face to face (when restrictions allow) either one to one or in groups.

As a qualified CWP you will liaise with a range of agencies including GPs, Education and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and will receive both clinical supervision and line management.

Please read the full job description before applying.

Salary: £24,819 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent 

Application deadline: 17th March

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd March

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, complete the application form and email to [email protected] 

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Lisa Farley Head of Community Wellbeing Services: [email protected] or Ruth Gavenlock Operations Manager Community Wellbeing Services: [email protected]

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will not be able to send you a personal response but only communicate with you if your application is successful. 

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming number of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post. 

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 19th February, 2021

Author: Lydia Burton

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Youth Work Retail Manager

We’re looking for a Youth Work Retail Manager to join our expanding and innovative team here at Young Somerset.

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We’re looking for a Youth Work Retail Manager to join our expanding and innovative team here at Young Somerset.   

This a new and exciting role working with and empowering young people within an enterprise and retail environment. 

In this interesting role you will be responsible for the set up, project planning, day to day running and management of a youth-led shop in Taunton. 

The successful candidate will have previous retail experience and will be able to work with young people collaboratively to develop this youth enterprise retail project. 

The role will also include: 

  • Supervising young people in all aspects of the running and operation of a shop, including product selection, display, promotions, customer service, finance, stock control, logistics, marketing and events. 
  • Overseeing all planning, delivery, reporting and evaluation of the shop provision, making recommendations on how the business can be improved and sustained.  
  • Carrying out this work in a way which involves enables and supports young people’s participation and enterprise and maximises income. 

Please read the full job description here.

Salary: £21, 528 

Hours: 37 hours per week (you will be required to work some evenings and weekends) 

Contract: 12 months Fixed-term, with view to become permanent   

Application Deadline: Tuesday 2nd March  

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th March

Start Date: To be confirmed (March 2021) 

To apply, complete the application form and email to [email protected]  

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Barney Simmons [email protected] 07773 343335 

Published: 9th February, 2021

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Lydia Burton

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Young Somerset is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales.
Company No: 3363009. Charity No: 1070693

Registered office: Young Somerset, Unit 2 Suprema Estate, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9BF