Headstart Support Youth Practitioner
- Employer: Newham Partnership Working
- Salary: JNC 17-20 - Term Time - Pro Rata
- Location: Accross London Borough of Newham
- Contract: Contract
- Working Pattern: Term Time
- Hours: 9:30 - 5:30 Mon to Fri hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 27/08/2018 at 00:55
- Reference: ICT/18/70967
HeadStart Support Youth Practitioner
Location: Across London Borough of Newham
Term Time Contract
2 Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: £29.5K-31.5K pro-rata
About the Programme
HeadStart is a Big Lottery funded innovative mental health prevention programme in Newham. We promote emotional resilience in 10-16 year olds at risk of developing mental health difficulties by delivering a range of evidence-based interventions in schools and the community.
For this exciting borough wide programme we are recruiting two additional members to our multi-disciplinary team of professionals to help deliver our service to schools, young people and the community.
About You
As a significant member of our Practitioner Team, you are someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who is willing to get stuck in, creatively problem solving if things don’t work straight away. We are a new service and we are testing and learning all the time which is not always easy - a can-do attitude, patience and positivity is key.
You will have some experience of working with vulnerable young people with the skills and attributes to build excellent working relationships with young people, school staff, parents and other professionals working in the school community. You will understand the challenges families in Newham face and have a sensitivity to working with schools to support young people to thrive. You may be considering a role in the youth or education sector in the future and want to learn more about what is involved first hand.
About the role
As our team develops, we need a robust support system for our Schools Team. Your role will be to provide cover and support for Practitioners on leave by delivering sessions, as well as co-delivering some interventions alongside experienced Practitioners. In addition, you will be providing much-needed administrative support to the team. To find out more about what our interventions entail, check out our website: https://www.headstartnewham.co.uk/
This role is a great spring board for someones wanting to develop key skills and knowledge in the youth, education and mental health sector, as well as an opportunity to use an existing skill set around administrative and operational tasks.
We are only looking for candidates intrested in full-time term time roles. You must be able to work during term hours.
(For more information on this role please refer to the job description and person specification)
Additional Information
The role will start in September. Contracts will be offered initially on a 2 year fixed term basis with the opportunity to be extended following satisfactory performance.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th August
Interviews: Thursday 6th September
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.
How to apply
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.