About the Role
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Please note that the advert closing date is 12th August 2025 however the role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
YZUP at WithYou is the commissioned Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service for 11-18 year olds across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have one vacancy for a Term-Time Only post of Mind and Body (MAB) Practitioner to cover the whole of Cornwall. Funded by Cornwall Integrated Care Board, the programme has been delivered in Cornwall since 2016. Mind and Body is an innovative programme supporting young people aged 14-17, who are involved in, or may be vulnerable to, self-harming behaviours. The programme helps young people to explore and better manage the thoughts and actions associated with self-harm and has achieved exceptional outcomes since its launch.
As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.
Job Opportunity
About the role
You will be expected to:
* undertake training of the Mind & Body Programme from September 2025
* liaise with schools to enable them to host a MAB programme including the setting up of an SLA and begin delivery in October/November 2025
* deliver 20 minute whole year assemblies within a secondary school setting - introducing the subject of mental health and introduction of the MAB programme
* deliver a combination of individual and therapeutic group interventions with young people, most commonly in a secondary school setting
* employ a motivational interviewing approach in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques to elicit attitudinal and behavioural changes in participants
* maintain accurate and up to date records of all delivery
Please note that this is a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend based on the organisation’s needs. The advertised salary will be pro rata.
We are looking to interview on 28th and 29th August 2025
Essential Skills
To carry out this role successfully, you will:
* have OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
* be an experienced professional in youth work, mental health or social work but who has additional knowledge of mental health issues affecting YP
* knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
* be highly organised and practical with proven IT skills
* presentation skills
* be proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
* have proven experience of working with young people presenting with complex needs
* be able to engage well with YP
* be able to work on your own
* have proven one to one and group work skills with YP
* have a good understanding of the safeguarding process
* thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours
* be experienced in effective partnership working with other agencies
* proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
* able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required
And most importantly a real passion for working with YP to help enable them to reach their potential.
About Company
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period