Groundwork is searching for a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking clinician who can deliver customised training interventions for Trusted Adults so they can have meaningful conversations with young people who have been victims of crime.
According to research, most young people will have a trusted adult in whom they may confide and seek help, such as a parent/carer or a youth worker. This program is intended to offer trusted adults training, support, and resources to ensure that conversations with young people are as effective as possible.
Join our experienced and passionate team which provides a range of vital therapeutic interventions across London. Groundworks mental health offer works to improve children, young people, and their families mental health and wellbeing through a range of early intervention and prevention programs across the rich and diverse communities throughout London.
This is a new program funded by MOPAC (The Mayor’s Officer for Policing and Crime) to meet the needs of young people who have been victims of crime in London in order to help them cope and recover from their experiences.
Please contact us if you have:
- A relevant postgraduate professional qualification e.g., occupational therapist, psychotherapist, psychologist, counsellor.
- Current registration with relevant professional body, such as UKCP, BACP, BABCP, HCPC, and NMC.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills – particularly in relation to working with parents, carers, and professionals in a respectful and collaborative way.
- The ability to devise and deliver bespoke training packages that meet the needs of the community, especially around subject matters that relate to young people who have been victims of crime.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, including the ability to monitor and evaluate the quality and outcomes of the service.
About Us
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: To create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.
This is a client-facing position, therefore the role will be required to work across London 4-5 days per week.
If you think you have the necessary skills and experience then please visit our website for full details of how to apply. Click here! Community Therapeutic Support Facilitator - Groundwork
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
