Young Persons Practitioner

at  Action for Children

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU.

Our job description for the Young Person’s Practitioner outlines the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• Level 3 NVQ(H&SC), or working towards, or relevant experience.
• An eagerness to learn about the role to ensure first-class service delivery.
• Willing to attend training to deliver relevant skills.
• A passion to make a change.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as IT proficiency.
• A Welsh speaker is desirable but not essential.
• Driving license is essential due to travelling requirements as per the needs of this role.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Application Process
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We’d love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you’d rather we didn’t.
Contact: Scott Jones on 01923 361 778 or via email at scott.jones@actionforchildren.org.uk.

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Skills Plus is a skill’s building intervention for young people in or leaving care aged between 14 and 24. We provide therapeutic interventions based on Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to improve the emotional and social well-being of our service users. Training will be provided.
The aim is for young people who experience significant distress and relationship difficulties, to have the practical and life skills to enable them to transition into happy, healthy adults. Your role as a Young Person’s Practitioner is to provide a support system using various means which will help them achieve their future goals.

Our job description for the Young Person’s Practitioner outlines the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• Level 3 NVQ(H&SC), or working towards, or relevant experience.
• An eagerness to learn about the role to ensure first-class service delivery.
• Willing to attend training to deliver relevant skills.
• A passion to make a change.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as IT proficiency.
• A Welsh speaker is desirable but not essential.
• Driving license is essential due to travelling requirements as per the needs of this role