MACS provides mental health support to young people aged 16-25. The worker will support young people who experience low mood, suicidal ideation and self-harm to build resilience, increasing coping strategies and develop support networks.
Young people will receive individualized one to one support based on support planning, ongoing reviews and keeping safe where appropriate. Young people can access the service for up to a year.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Criteria 1
- 2 years experience of working with Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health, self-harm and suicide ideation
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- Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar
- 1 years experience of working with Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health, self-harm and suicide ideation
Criteria 2
- Experience of successfully liaising with a variety of agencies to support Young People to better manage their mental health
- Experience of support planning to set and achieve goals to improve mental health
Criteria 3
- Experience of responding to young people whose mental health is in crisis
Criteria 4
- Can develop own approach to practice based on reflection and feedback
- To be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment
Criteria 5
- A full current driving licence and access to a car is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full
Hours of Employment
35 Hours per week
Why work for MACS?
- At MACS we value staff work-life balance. We offer many flexible working options, family-friendly work arrangements.
- We offer competitive salaries and higher than average pension contributions.
- We are Employers for Childcare Family Friendly winners 2015 and 2016, we also have attained Investors in People Health and Wellbeing and Silver Awards!
These are just some of the many benefits of working for MACS. Find out more reasons to join the team.
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MACS Supporting Children & Young People is an Equal Opportunities Employer