Education and Wellbeing Specialist (Mental Health)
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
Contract: Fixed contract (up to 01/04/2027)
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a range of mental health and wellbeing 1‑1 and group interventions to young people between the ages of 11‑24 and provide support to parents/carers and training for the professionals. To support the project by working flexibly to meet the needs of service users and contribute to the smooth running of the mental health hub.
Demonstrable experience working with young people, including vulnerable or at‑risk groups, and delivering mental health interventions.
About us
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all‑age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non‑judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Responsibilities
* Deliver 1‑1 and group interventions for young people aged 11‑24.
* Support parents/carers and provide training to professionals.
* Work flexibly to meet user needs and contribute to smooth running of the mental health hub.
* Demonstrate experience with young people, including vulnerable or at‑risk groups.
Benefits
* 4 Day Week (20% hours less without salary decrease)
* Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
* Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
* Cycle to Work up to £1k
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Long service awards
* Maternity and paternity pay
* Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
* Training and development opportunities
* Coaching
Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* Right to work in UK and provide supporting paperwork.
* Internal applicants with live sanctions not considered.
Person Specification
Please see role specification attached to the application form.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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