Children & Young People Practitioner (REC1903)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Children & Young People Practitioner

Ref: REC1903

Location: Clackmannanshire

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £32,329 pro rata (Point 28)

Contract: Term-Time (39 weeks 0.85FTE) until April 2027

About the Role

You will be a Children and Young People (CYP) Practitioner within schools across Clackmannanshire and will deliver a multi-faceted intervention, combining direct support, preventative interventions and capacity building:

Programmes Include:

Time for Me: Eight-session life skills programme supporting young people experiencing low mood/anxiety who are not eligible for specialist mental health services. The course helps participants understand and manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It aims to support young people on a 1:1/group basis (depending on need) at the earliest opportunity to prevent further deterioration in their mental health.

Wellbeing Champions Training Programme: Targets S3 pupils and equips them support their fellow pupils via peer-led support and become mental health advocates within their school/communities.

Capacity Building: To strengthen young people’s wider support network, CYP Practitioner will facilitate workshops for teachers, parents and carers. Additional age-appropriate workshops for children and young people will also be delivered to maximise reach and impact.

Support will primarily take place in schools during term time. 1:1 sessions will last one hour per week over eight weeks, while Wellbeing Champions training runs over two school days. Capacity building workshops last approximately 90 minutes, with flexible scheduling to encourage participation, especially for adults.

This is a new school-based service, SAMH will build on current council partnerships to raise awareness of the project. The CYP Practitioner will work closely with schools and education teams to promote the support offer, align with local and school priorities as part of the multi-faceted intervention (e.g. varying needs for Time for Me or Wellbeing Champions) through extensive consultations and establish clear support pathways.

You will have experience working 1 to 1 with young people and delivering workshops to children, young people and the adults they work and live with. Training in the specific programmes listed will be offered if you are not familiar with them.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Friday 13th March 2026

Interviews will take place in person or on-line on Wednesday 25th March 2026.

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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