MAP is a charity providing free and independent advice, counselling, youth work and education for young people.
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At MAP, we are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.
At MAP we work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day. Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone’s potential.
Mental Health Adviser
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week (10.00 am to 6.00 pm) *Flexible working options available, part time applications will be considered on a job-share basis or stand alone with sufficient hours for the role to be covered. If applying on a part-time or job-share basis please state the hours you require to work.
Location: Kings Lynn
Salary: Starting salary £28,806 per annum with incremental progression based on performance to £30,975 per annum
Closing date: 9.00 am on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Interview date: Monday 13th May 2024
The MAP Advice services provides information, advice and advocacy on issues related to social welfare and mental health. The Advice team run drop-in centres across Norfolk, facilitating a young person-centred social space alongside advice services and acts as a front door to MAP’s Therapeutic services. The successful candidate would be joining our newest drop-in centre in Kings Lynn. You would be supported by a Senior Mental Health Adviser to provide 1-1 Mental Health Advice interventions alongside facilitating a friendly and dynamic drop in.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with young people and helping them to set and achieve goals to manage their mental health effectively. You will be able to help young people identify external factors effecting their mental health and advocate for them around these factors. You will also have knowledge of other local services which a young person can be signposted and referred to.
The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to keep clear, up to date and accurate records so that young people receive a seamless service when they visit our drop ins. You will have experience of group work with young people and will have experience of working in a team and enjoy working in a fast-paced changeable environment. You will also have experience of managing the risks that arise when working with young people’s mental health.
The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including:
• competitive salary
• 30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• generous pension contributions
• company sick pay
• Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• excmpleted application form to HR@map.uk.net. ellent on-going training and development opportunities
• support from an established and reputable team
• corporate events and activities
• wellbeing focus
• regular line management
• flexible working
• free tea and coffee
• a range of discounts through Blue Light Card
• access to cycle to work scheme