Mental Health & Well Being Lead

Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead

Make a Meaningful Difference to Young People’s Lives

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead to oversee the delivery of a specialist wellbeing programme supporting young people through early intervention, therapeutic support, and targeted mental health provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional who is passionate about promoting positive mental health outcomes and creating supportive environments where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered.

The Role

As Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a specialist mental health programme, ensuring high-quality support is delivered to young people in a safe, inclusive, and person-centred way. You will work collaboratively with therapeutic providers, stakeholders, support staff, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery and organisation of a specialist mental health and wellbeing programme.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people from a range of backgrounds.
• Work closely with therapeutic partners and support staff to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders, partner organisations, and referring agencies.
• Promote awareness of the programme within the wider community.
• Provide guidance and oversight to wellbeing support staff.
• Conduct initial assessments where appropriate and contribute to individual support planning.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate outcomes to measure impact and progress.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, managed appropriately, and referred when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR, professional standards, and ethical practice.
• Participate in supervision, professional development, team meetings, and case reviews.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised counselling qualification (Level 4 Diploma, Foundation Degree, BA Hons, Postgraduate Diploma, MSc or equivalent).
• Qualification in counselling children and young people.
• Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent professional body.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working directly with young people aged 11–16.
• Strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing needs affecting young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Awareness of challenges facing vulnerable children, young people, and families, including disadvantage, poverty, disability, and neurodiversity.
• Excellent communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written, administrative, and IT skills, with experience maintaining accurate case records.

Desirable

• Experience within mental health, early intervention, or wellbeing services.
• Experience supporting young people presenting with complex emotional or mental health needs.
• Additional training or experience related to suicide prevention.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and resilience.
• Can respond flexibly to individual needs and changing circumstances.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and best practice.
• Values collaboration and a person-centred approach to support.

If you are dedicated to promoting positive mental health and empowering young people to thrive, we would love to hear from you.