Mental Health Youth Worker - Education - EAL11772
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,337.00 i £35,020.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Haddington, EH41 3HA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Lothian Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EAL11772 |
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Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
Job Details
To provide evidence based interventions to children and young people directly for a wide range of mental health difficulties. These will be provided on a 1:1 basis and via group work.
To support schools to manage and meet the mental health needs of their pupils at both Universal and Additional Level using a combination of direct intervention, advice and guidance.
To triage, formulate and allocate incoming requests for assistance into East Lothian Council’s Single Point of Access.
To aid in the management of more severe cases where there is heightened risk such as from self-harm or suicidal ideation.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Community Education/Mental Health or hold a recognised Youth Work qualification at this level.
Commitment to undertake in-house training.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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