Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (CYP-IAPT) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mental Health Support Team within Young Somerset. Expand 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 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] or Operations Manager (Mental Health Support Team): [email protected]
Youth Worker We're on the lookout for full-time Youth Workers to join our growing and innovative team at Young Somerset! Expand Location: Somerset We're on the lookout for full-time Youth Workers to join our growing and innovative team at Young Somerset! We’re ideally looking for a qualified Level 3 Youth Worker, or someone who can demonstrate and has experience of working with young people in different settings. This post will cover the whole of Somerset. The work will be mixed and will include areas such as, community projects, youth clubs and targeted youth work. To find out more about what we do visit: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/ Job Title Youth Worker Hours Full-time (37 hours) Contract 1 year (with the view to renew funding dependent) Salary £21,958 Working hours You will be required to work during the day and evenings as well as some weekend hours. Location Across Somerset Start Date October/November 2021 If you're interested in this role, please read the full Youth Worker job description here. To apply, please complete the application form linked here and indicate which parts of the county you are happy to work in, and email this to [email protected] If you have any questions about this role please contact [email protected] / call: 07969 190862
Assistant Youth Worker We're on the lookout for Assistant Youth Workers to join our growing and innovative team at Young Somerset! Expand Location: Somerset We're on the lookout for Assistant Youth Workers to join our growing and innovative team at Young Somerset! We’re looking for individuals who ideally have some experience of working with young people in a youth club setting or can demonstrate similar engagement with young people. This post is based at our youth clubs in Mendip and Sedgemoor. To find out more about what we do visit: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/ Hours Part-time (3.5 - 12 hours) Contract 1 year (with the view to renew funding dependent) Salary £18,872 (pro rata) Working hours This post requires evening work within our youth clubs (6-9pm) Location Mendip and Sedgemoor Start Date October/November If you're interested in this role please read the full Assistant Youth Worker job description here. To apply, please complete the application form linked here and indicate which parts of the county you are happy to work in, and email this to [email protected] If you have any questions about this role please contact [email protected] / call: 07969 190862
Become a Trustee for Young Somerset At Young Somerset, we are looking for regular human beings like you to support us as charity Trustees. Expand Are you 'Board'? Are you looking to do something rewarding, important and fun?Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people in Somerset?Can you demonstrate the following values? Putting Young People First, Inspiring, Collaborating and Going FurtherDo you enjoy the occasional free lunch?! At Young Somerset, we are looking for regular human beings like you to support us as charity Trustees. People who want to make a difference to the young people in Somerset. We are a rapidly expanding financially healthy charity with over 100 staff, governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees and have vacancies on our Board. If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee for Young Somerset, find out more here >>