Emotional Well-Being Practitioner (Maternity Cover)
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LYP is recruiting for a committed and a passionate Emotional Well-Being Practitioner. The post holder will manage a caseload of young people delivering one to one emotional well-being sessions across Mole Valley, in a range of settings. You will be working independently and with autonomy to provide high quality early help support to young people in need. You will be joining an experienced and passionate team.
Background
LYP is a youth charity passionate about supporting local young people. We offer innovative youth services in Leatherhead, Bookham and across Mole Valley aiming to respond to local needs and help young people be safe, happy and make positive choices in their lives.
We now have 11 staff working with over 500 young people on a regular basis throughout the year. Our two youth cafes, BFree in Leatherhead and BYouth in Bookham, run drop-in sessions for local young people after school and are attended by over 100 young people every week.
We also run more targeted projects which help meet local needs and allow young people to become more confident, resilient and to learn new skills, which includes our counselling and emotional well-being work, alongside sports projects, schools work, residential trips and overseas trips.
LYP was established in 2005 and has a Christian ethos at the heart of its practice.
Location
This position will be based at LYP in Leatherhead with much of the work taking place in secondary schools across Mole Valley. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a car.
Team: Counselling and Emotional Well-Being Team
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week / 3 days a week
Contract: 13 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) 1st September 2025 - 30th September 2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality, early intervention, one to one emotional well-being sessions to a caseload of young people (11-19 years old) in settings such as secondary schools, colleges, pupil referral units and youth clubs
* Work with a client-centered and holistic approach
* Work in partnership with schools, parents / guardians, social care and other professionals to ensure young people recieve the best support available
* To attend relevant training and networking events to ensure support is relevant and using practiced techniques
* Complete administration, monitoring and risk assessments for all cases in a timely and organised manner
* Be an active team player, participating in weekly team meetings and monthly clinical supervision
* To apply data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding, LYP’s lone working policy and risk management and all professional codes of ethics
* To support the vision, aims and values of LYP including the Christian ethos
* To promote LYP and support various LYP projects and events where hours are available
* Carry out any other duties required by the directors of LYP
Person Specification
Education and Experience:
* Qualification in counselling or a relevant field is desirable
* Experience of supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable young people to reach their goals
* Experience of working one to one with young people in need
Knowledge
* An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of young people
* Understanding of mental health issues
* Knowledge of key counselling techniques
Skills
* Passion for working with young people
* Excellent listener, empathic and patient with non-judgemental outlook
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to build rapport and trust with young people
* Experience in using your initiative and making appropriate decisions when faced with emergencies or unexpected situations
* Ability to set and maintain clear and appropriate boundaries
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive / distressing problems
* Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management
* Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
* Proficient in use of IT applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Zoom
* Possess a full driving licence and use of own vehicle
* Commitment to LYP’s vision, aims and values including the Christian ethos
Other
This post is subject to a DBS check with additional satisfactory reference
Application Process
Please complete an application form by visiting www.leatherheadyouthproject.com/we-are-hiring and email this to jude@leatherheadyouthproject.com
* Closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th July at 5pm
* Interviews will be held the week commencing 14th July
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