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.