Youth mental health Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Mental Health Coach – Black Mental Health
African Community School —Hackney
- £29,446.79 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
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Specialist Mental Health and Wellbeing Mentor
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College —London
- £40,853 - £42,239 a year
- School
7d
CAMHS Clinician in Social Emotional Mental Health team
Whittington Health NHS Trust —London
- £58,133 - £65,261 a year
- Full-time
6d
Behavior Mentor Contract Full Time
Philosophy Education —Tower Hamlets
- £80 - £120 a day
- School
Programmes Support
Pinc College —London
- £30,420.00 - £71,527.17 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Organisational skills
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Youth & Young Adult Support Worker
HRCM.io —London
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
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Women's Session Outreach and Support Worker (Dari/Pashto Speaker)
Afghan Association Paiwand —Harrow
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- In-person
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Welfare Officer (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026
ALPADIA Language Schools SA —London
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
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Supported Internship Senior Job Coach
Generate Opportunities —East London
- £29,561 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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9d
Behaviour Mentor
TeachLondon —London
- From £100 a day
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
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10d
Health and Wellbeing Practitioner with special interest in diabetes (young people at KCH / PRUH)
herne hill group practice —Orpington
- £17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
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Police Custody L&D Practitioner
West London NHS Trust —Acton
- £58,133 - £65,261 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
9d
Senior Practitioner - Camden Young Person's Services
Single Homeless Project —London
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Part-Time Academy Goalkeeping Coach (U9-U14)
Brentford Football Club —Brentford
- Part-time
- IT
14d
Sessional Therapeutic Support Worker
Dignity Rose Therapeutic Pathway —Waltham Abbey
- £15 - £22 an hour
- English
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
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Emotional Wellbeing Services Administrator
YMCA East Surrey —Tadworth
- £14,290 - £25,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Specialist Mental Health Nurse
Newham Council —London
- From £54,267 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
9d
BASE Mentoring Support Assistant (School-Based)
Streetz Ahead —London
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Classroom experience
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• Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant Full Time Placement
Philosophy Education —Haringey
- £92.60 - £110.00 a day
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- School
Welfare & Administration Manager (Fixed Term Residential Summer Contract)
ALPADIA Language Schools SA —London
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Mental Health Coach – Black Mental Health

African Community School
Hackney

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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term contract
£29,446.79 a year

Qualifications

Public health
SharePoint
Social Work England
Communication skills
Teaching
Nursing

Full job description

Wellbeing Coach – Black Mental Health

Location: African Community School, Hackney, E8 3DL
Hours: 22.5 paid hours per week, worked across three days (9:30am–6:00pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break)
Contract: August 2026 to June 2027, with the possibility of an extension
Salary: £29,446.79 per annum full-time equivalent, pro rata for part-time hours

About African Community School

African Community School (ACS) is a registered charity based in Hackney, established in 2000. Our vision is a city where everyone can fulfil their potential and live free from poverty and social exclusion.

We work holistically with children, young people aged 5–16, adults and families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our services include:

Accredited education and training, including OCR and NCFE qualifications
Supplementary education for Key Stages 1–4
Youth development and mentoring
Family learning and parenting programmes
Health and wellbeing support

We create safe, inclusive spaces that strengthen families, reduce isolation and improve life outcomes.

About the Wellbeing Network

ACS is part of the City & Hackney Wellbeing Network, led by Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest. The network delivers trauma-informed, person-centred mental health support across the community, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and reducing inequalities.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Coach to provide one-to-one and group mental health support to adults and young people. You will manage a caseload and deliver recovery-focused, trauma-informed interventions as part of the Wellbeing Network team.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical and Service Delivery

Carry out assessments and identify mental health needs and risks.
Manage a caseload from referral through to discharge.
Co-produce support plans and review progress regularly.
Deliver one-to-one support using trauma-informed approaches.
Facilitate group sessions, including psychoeducational, psychosocial and creative activities.
Support clients to access wider services, including therapy, employment and volunteering opportunities.
Work collaboratively with ACS colleagues and external partners.
Contribute to safe spaces and community wellbeing activities.

Record Keeping and Governance

Maintain accurate, timely case records and reports.
Collect and record outcome measures, including PHQ-9, GAD-7 and WEMWBS where appropriate.
Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and risk-management procedures.
Contribute to service evaluation, monitoring and reporting.

Professional Development

Attend clinical supervision and reflective-practice sessions.
Engage in relevant training and continuous professional development.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement.

General

Uphold ACS values, policies and procedures.
Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Undertake other reasonable duties required by the organisation.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care, mental health or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Training in trauma-informed approaches or similar practice is desirable.

Experience

Experience delivering mental health, wellbeing or psychosocial support.
Experience working in multi-agency environments.
Experience supporting underserved communities.
Experience managing complex or varied caseloads.
Experience using outcome measures such as PHQ-9, GAD-7 or WEMWBS is desirable.

Knowledge

Understanding of mental health inequalities affecting Black communities.
Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and risk management.
Awareness of recovery-based and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely.
Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Personal Qualities

Applicants must be of Black, African or Caribbean heritage.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Reflective, compassionate and resilient approach to work.

Additional Information

Working pattern: Three days per week, 9:30am–6:00pm, with occasional evening work. Time off in lieu will be provided where appropriate.

Location: Hackney, with some local travel required.

Training and support: The successful candidate will receive training and support in trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Important Information

This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement and applicants must be of African or African Caribbean heritage.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please view the document here:
https://acschoolhackney-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/office_acschool_org_uk/IQCmnI8tjYsYTa4C2rnJGVs6AcFMc-RH7n93z2OKpEQeWG0?e=JXh4PR

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £29,446.79 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have experience delivering mental health or psychosocial support (1:1 or group)?

Experience:

mental health or psychosocial support : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hackney

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