Young Person's Practitioner

1 in 10 children in every classroom suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder. The Blues is an evidenced based CBT influenced programme to support the reduction of depression in young people using an early intervention model.

Through our successful partnership with Royal Mail we are able to deliver the Blues programme to 15-18yr old young people in schools, colleges and sixth forms across Londonderry for the next two years.

The Blues programme is a vital part of our work. We are looking for a motivated Young Persons Practitioner who is committed to supporting young people's mental health to deliver this service in Derry in Northern Ireland. You will be part of a national programme across Action for Children's four nations.

These posts are available as a twenty-two month contract or secondment (with agreement of your present line manager).

How you'll make a difference:

By delivering group work to around 500 young people as year as a team

By giving young people skills in order to manage their own emotional wellbeing

By working in partnership with schools and colleges

What you'll need:

NVQ3 or equivalent in youth work, working with families, childcare or other relevant field

Experience of delivering evidenced based programmes with fidelity

Experience of working with young people aged 15-18

A commitment to supporting young people's mental health

How we reward you:

One role. Many rewards. Find out about our benefit package here: Action for Children Benefits

For more information on this opportunity please contact Sue Rogers on 07919 362696.

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on the 15th and 16th January 2018.

Job reference number: RS102351