Catch22
We are looking for a Senior Mental Health Youth Worker
to lead our innovative service based at King s College Hospital, London
. This role is part of an exciting pilot project supporting young people aged 11-18 who present at A&E due to mental health challenges, including self-harm.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed and tailored care plans for young people.
- Manage and support a Mental Health Youth Worker, providing supervision and guidance.
- Build strong partnerships within the hospital and with local community organisations.
- Hold a caseload of young people, working with them both in the hospital and in the community post-discharge.
- Lead team meetings, contribute to staff training, and oversee monitoring and evaluation activities to measure the programme s impact.
You ll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, helping young people navigate complex challenges and access the care they need to thrive.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree-level qualification in social work, youth work, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of safeguarding, mental health systems, and the needs of vulnerable young people.
- Significant experience in supporting young people in health and well-being contexts, particularly those facing mental health challenges.
- Leadership experience, including managing teams and delivering projects.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of solution-focused therapy and psycho-education tools.
- Experience working in London boroughs or similar diverse settings.
