Zion Community Resource Centre
Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Job Summary
Salary
£32,271
Hours
35
Contract type
Temporary
Location
Zion Community Resource Centre
Zion Community Resource Centre
£32,271
35
Temporary
Zion Community Resource Centre
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Zion Community Resource Centre
Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Job Summary
Salary
£32,271
Hours
35
Contract type
Temporary
Location
Zion Community Resource Centre
Zion Community Resource Centre
£32,271
35
Temporary
Zion Community Resource Centre
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Zion Community Resource Centre
Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Job Summary
Salary
£32,271
Hours
35
Contract type
Temporary
Location
Zion Community Resource Centre
Zion Community Resource Centre
£32,271
35
Temporary
Zion Community Resource Centre
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Zion Community Resource Centre
Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Job Summary
Salary
£32,271
Hours
35
Contract type
Temporary
Location
Zion Community Resource Centre
Zion Community Resource Centre
£32,271
35
Temporary
Zion Community Resource Centre
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Victoria House
Support Session Volunteer
Job Summary
Salary
N/A
Hours
Variable
Contract type
Voluntary
Location
Victoria House
Victoria House
N/A
Variable
Voluntary
Victoria House
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Zion Community Resource Centre
Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Job Summary
Salary
£32,271
Hours
35
Contract type
Temporary
Location
Zion Community Resource Centre
Zion Community Resource Centre
£32,271
35
Temporary
Zion Community Resource Centre
Registered Charity in England 1102058 | Registered Company in England & Wales 4738057
Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and of being heard, because better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.
We are working to increase access to mental health support for care leavers. Working in collaboration with Manchester City Council, this role will be part of the Staying Close team, developing a service for young people age 16-25 who are stepping across from residential homes and/or released from custody, developing their pathway to independence. The service will offer a range of practical and emotional support.
Position: Mental Health Practitioner (Leaving Care)
Salary: £32,271 p.a.
Hours: 35 hours per week until 31 st July 2026 (extension possible dependent upon funding)
Base: Manchester Mind Children and Young People’s Service (CYP), 339 Stretford Road Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
Reporting to: Manchester Mind CYP Service Manager
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).
- At least two years’ experience working with young people aged 16-25 in the care system and/or youth work. (ESSENTIAL)
- Experience in providing effective short-term and long-term support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties.
- Ability to engage with young people individually using creative and imaginative methods and processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and to create kind relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers, staff and young people that lead to people feeling accepted, understood and able to contribute.
You can download the application documents from the box on the right.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 8th December and
interviews will take place on
Monday 15.
thDecemberManchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
As an advice volunteer, you will help clients navigate complex systems and empower them to feel more in control of their lives. You will provide confidential and holistic advice in the areas of welfare benefits, housing and debt.
You will:
- Use sensitive listening skills to explore the client’s issue(s) and help them find a way forward.
- Complete detailed case records using our confidential Case Management System.
- Be supported by the Advice Volunteer Supervisor, the Advice Service Manager and the Advice Team.
- Signpost to Manchester Mind’s other services or external services when appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality, unless a safeguarding issue presents.
- Help us to improve the service that we provide.
- Attend training when required.
- Commit to volunteering on a regular basis.
We are running a 4-part advice training course for new volunteer advisers. These interactive sessions will take place on the following dates, starting at 10am and finishing at 2pm:
- Tuesday 27thJanuary
- Tuesday 3rdFebruary
- Tuesday 10thFebruary
- Tuesday 17thFebruary
All application documents can be downloaded from the box on the right.
This recruitment will remain open until we have filled our current vacancies.
Please note that the application, interview, reference request, DBS process and training. We expect successful applicants to be starting in role in February 2026 after completing the above training.