About the Role All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 Planned Interview Date(s): 21st and 24th April 2026, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service. Join our team on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis as a Mind and Body Practitioner on a fixed term contract until the 31st March 2027 - Job Description/Person Specification Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? The Mind and Body psychoeducation program is made up of a mixture of 1:1 and group work sessions, Face to face and virtual delivery working with young people age 13-17. You will have a driving license and access to a vehicle in order to deliver in a variety of settings covering the whole of Kent. To manage risk and safeguard children, young people and adults adhering to With You policy and procedures. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here. Job Opportunity As a Mind and Body Practitioner you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk taking behaviour. Doing this through small groups in secondary schools and out in the community. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young clients with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours. As our Mind and Body Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons, and assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support and interventions. You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health and social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing. You will manage risk and safeguard children, young people and adults adhering to With You policy and procedures. Company Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 2 days paid volunteer leave per year 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 Essential Skills To carry out this role successfully, you will have: Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients Knowledge and understanding of self-harming behaviours and other mental health issues Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other Excellent written and communication skills Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media. Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check. DEI Statement 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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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. With You 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. Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.