Job Information
Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Worker:
- Low mood and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Self-Harm
- Mindfulness
- Anger
- Improving sleep
- Recognising and managing emotions
- Confidence building
- excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with a range of young people.
- the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- a good understanding of mental health issues.
- strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences.
- the ability to work independently and think quickly in often challenging situations.
- the creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways.
- effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy and sometimes pressured work environment.
Should it be necessary for dates and times to be rescheduled we will notify shortlisted candidates as soon as possible.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours.
· Car leasing scheme.
Further information:
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.