Pause University of Birmingham Practitioner (5951)

Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Practitioner

Pause @Uni

An exciting opportunity to join a creative and reflective service has arisen. The team member will be based at the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston Birmingham

Working hours: Monday 10am to 5.30pm Term time only (this is 35 weeks of the year) 

Permanent with funding until 31 July 2026

7 hours per week working Monday (with potential scope for additional hours across the week depending on need)

Salary: £26,100-£29,855 Per annum/ £3,513.46 - £4,018.94  pro rata

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE

The post holder will support students  at Pause@uni, an Emotional Health & Wellbeing service, by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework and applying a community engagement approach. The nature of the service means that students do not need to have an appointment or be part of a waiting list to visit and therefore the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital. The role is both working with individuals and in groups.

In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Experience

• Evidence of working in settings with people (preferable aged 18-25) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health challenges.
• Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.
• Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.
• Evidence of undertaking assessments and application outcome tools

Skills

• Computer literate and confident with Microsoft office tools
• Is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)
• Excellent verbal and written Communication skills, including telephone skills
• Team work and collaboration with a variety of partners
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with all users of the service- Practicing in a non-judgement and anti-discriminatory manner

INFORMATION  ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.  

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.  

Benefits

Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.

Free eye test claim back

Pension match contribution up to 8% can op out

Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year

770 retailers discounts offered with You Star App.

All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities   

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.   

 Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.  

The closing date for applications is Midnight on the Sunday 16^th November 2025

If after 14 days we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

For an application pack please visit the web site

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us

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