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We’re currently recruiting full-time or part-time (min. 3 days p.w.) Mental Health Practitioners to work directly with young people across our services in Croydon, and Sutton.For all posts you need to have a mental health qualification and at least two years’ experience of working with young people. We are also looking for people with an open and flexible attitude; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with children and young people around mental health.
Responsibilities include offering a flexible range of short-term and longer-term mental health interventions to children and young people aged 11-25 including individual and group-based support; workshops; crisis support; mental health themed activities. The posts have scope and opportunity for developing new initiatives and ways of working to support young people’s mental health across South London.
All posts are fully office based and will require flexible working across service areas and interventions and will involve some regular evening and/or weekend work to meet the needs of young people.
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification included in the advert.
Applying for the Posts
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form need to be completed and return to the email address on the application formby Tuesday 23rd June 2026.
We understand some candidates may want to use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we also want to learn more about the authentic you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences wherever possible. In the spirit of transparency - we also ask that you indicate if you have used AI in your application.
Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.
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Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
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Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Location: Worcestershire, Herefordshire and across West Mercia, with national travel as required
Closing date: 03-07-2026 23:59
WMRSASC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified or a sufficient number of applications are received.
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner to join our Purple Leaf service. This is an opportunity to contribute to specialist work aimed at preventing sexual harm and supporting children and young people, families, carers and professionals through high-quality assessment, consultation, intervention and training. The post also includes specialist assessment and intervention work relating to sexualised behaviours.
About the Role
As Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner, you will:
- Undertake risk and needs assessments and produce clear reports and recommendations
- Deliver psychological, psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions
- Manage a defined caseload of clients
- Work closely with children and young people, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies
- Develop and deliver specialist sexual violence training and educational resources
- Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and outcome reporting
- Help develop service policies, procedures and practice guidance
- Promote Purple Leaf and WMRSASC services locally and nationally
- Represent WMRSASC at meetings, events and through stakeholder engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to survivor-centred, trauma-informed practice.
You will ideally have:
- A Level 3 qualification or above in social care, health care, community work, education, therapy or a related field
- Experience of working within the sexual violence field
- Experience of working with children and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and legislation and guidance relating to sexual violence
- The ability to provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed support
- Strong organisational, communication and crisis management skills
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable qualifications include AIM Specialist or equivalent assessment training, Adult Learning certification, and a Level 3 qualification in Sexual Violence.
What We Offer
WMRSASC is committed to supporting and valuing its staff. We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Benenden Health Scheme
- Accredited training and career development opportunities
- Regular management supervision and support
Safeguarding
WMRSASC is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant background checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, WMRSASC is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed practice.
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