Job Description

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 25th August 2025; however, the role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou.

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a pilot service delivering our Mind and Body programme to young people across North Somerset. Mind and Body is our evidence based emotional and wellbeing programme supporting young people who are either, or are vulnerable to, self harming behaviours.

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.

As our Advanced Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and lead the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health & social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing

The post is a fixed term until September 2026. This role is predominantly based from home with travel across North Somerset

We are looking to interview in early September 2025.

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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.

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

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.