Youth Worker: Mental Health Transitions – No Limits

Youth Worker - Mental Health Transitions - No LimitsNo Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.Your Role

You will be working with Hampshire-based young people aged 16 to 25 years, and their families, to provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support which includes connecting them with onward support services that are available and relevant to their situation and needs.This will be delivered face to face, by telephone, email and virtual. The service will span both children’s and adults’ services, with the express aim of supporting young people to make the positive transition to adulthood whether transitioning from children’s to adult’s services or into community-based support.Our Youth Workers are caring, collaborative and courageous professionals, who are committed to empowering children and young people to achieve positive changes in their lives.Your key responsibilities will include:Triaging enquiries / contacts which lead to appropriate onward supportAct as the first point of contact and signpost young people and / or families to the relevant agencyAssess the needs of young people and work with them and – where appropriate – their parents, carers and / or partners to navigate health, social care and community-based serviceHold a caseload for those who are struggling to access onward supportProvide parent / carer support when appropriate through groups and workshopsWork as part of a wider team around the young personWe are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.You’ll have the essentials of:Experience of working with children and young peopleExperience of working with, and supporting children around mental health and emotional wellbeingAbility to build trusting and positive relationships with young peopleExperience and working knowledge of effective interventions with children and young peopleAbility to use IT to support your role, including the use of technology and Microsoft suiteA commitment to personal growth, continuous development, and application of learningPlease let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.We’d be happy to have an informal discussion and answer any immediate questions you might have. If you’d like an initial discussion please contact

Hayley Young,

our Head of Crisis Intervention and Prevention on

hayley.young@nolimitshelp.org.uk

.In the ‘ Your Supporting Statement’ section of the application form, please include how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the ‘About you – knowledge, skills and experience’ section of therole description .Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs.Please note that the expiry date against this role is for office use only. The role will be filled once the right candidate(s) are appointed, and therefore may close before the expiry date shown. If you are interested in applying, please do so without delay.Location: No Limits, Advice Centre,13 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF

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