Vacancy: Mental Health Promotion Worker

Primary Purpose of the Role

As the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Promotion Worker, you will be at the forefront of mental health promotion in schools and youth settings. Your role will involve delivering comprehensive mental health programs, providing vital training to the children’s workforce, and implementing school-based mentoring and group work projects. Additionally, you will support the delivery of the NOW Mental Health Arts Festival, a key initiative to make children’s and young people’s mental health everyone’s business.

Key Responsibilities

• Training and Development: Develop and deliver in-person and online training programs for professionals working with children and young people. Create engaging training materials, resources, and toolkits to enhance mental health awareness, self-care, and resilience across various settings.
• Peer Programmes and Mentoring: Initiate and nurture peer programs for children, young people, and parents/carers, focusing on mental health promotion and stigma reduction. Implement the Mentors in Violence Prevention Project in schools and support the Rocket Programme to build resilience champions in primary schools.
• Mental Health Promotion: Work collaboratively with schools and community partners to promote key mental health messages such as resilience, anxiety, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Develop and implement action plans for mental health promotion campaigns, including social media initiatives.
• Project Coordination and Delivery: Recruit and train groups of children and young people to promote mental health through creative outreach activities like digital arts, sports, and media campaigns. Co-produce mental health resources with children, young people, parents, and carers, capturing their experiences to influence future service developments.
• Event Planning: Play a key role in planning and facilitating events such as the NOW Festival, championing the message that mental health is everyone’s business.
• Research and Evaluation: Undertake surveys to identify the needs of children, young people, and the workforce. Use this data to shape training initiatives and mental health resources. Support the evaluation of programs to ensure they meet funding requirements and deliver meaningful impact.

Marketing and Promotion

You will actively support the implementation of the Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool’s Marketing and Communication Strategy. This includes creating campaigns and resources to keep mental health services visible and up-to-date, managing web-based content, and growing the digital presence of Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool through newsletters and social media.

Administrative and Financial Management

Your role will involve maintaining high-quality reporting on program activities and outcomes, supporting the completion of the Annual Development Plan, and ensuring projects adhere to funding and Service Level Agreement requirements. You will also assist in managing project budgets and funding applications to sustain and expand mental health initiatives.

Partnership and Collaboration

• Networking: Collaborate with a range of strategic and operational partners, promoting the program citywide. Attend networking forums and support the Liverpool Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Board, advocating for mental health promotion across the community.
• Representation: Represent Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool, contributing to implementing the strategy and promoting best practices in mental health care.

Why Join Us?

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible impact on mental health education and support within the community. You will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. By joining us, you will play a crucial part in shaping a future where mental health is recognised and supported as a fundamental aspect of wellbeing for children, young people, and their families.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong background in mental health, education, or a related field.
• Experience in training delivery and program development.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including children, young people, parents, and professionals.
• Passionate about promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about making mental health a priority for the next generation and have the skills and experience to drive this mission forward, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key player in promoting mental health across Liverpool and beyond.

Make children’s and young people’s mental health everybody’s business – join us today!