We have an exciting opportunity for a Gambling Harms Education Practitioner to join TOGS Mind on a fixed-term basis. Reporting to a Project Manager, the Gambling Harms Education Practitioner will play a key role in developing and delivering preventative mental health and wellbeing initiatives focused on reducing gambling-related harms among children and young people aged 8-25.
Working in partnership with schools, colleges, youth settings and community organisations, you will deliver engaging psycho-educational workshops, lessons and assemblies that increase awareness of gambling-related harms, online gaming risks and the impact of reward-based systems. You will help young people develop their understanding of the risks associated with gambling behaviours, while promoting positive mental health, emotional wellbeing and informed decision-making.
What you will bring to TOGS Mind:
To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with a passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, alongside the ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have experience of working with children, young people and/or families, delivering group-based activities, workshops or educational sessions, and engaging effectively with diverse communities.
You will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the ability to identify emerging needs and respond appropriately. A collaborative, proactive and reflective approach is essential, together with a commitment to inclusion, early intervention and empowering the voices of young people.
Optional - For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Denver Cooper on 0161 330 9223 or denvercooper@togsmind.org.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details – these can be accessed from our website at www.togmind.org/vacancies
Key information
- Employer: Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport Mind
- Locations: Oldham, Stockport, Tameside
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Working Hours: Part-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 26
To apply for this role:
To be considered for the role, you must send a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria listed on the Job Description and Person Specification, to applications@togsmind.org
Please clearly state on your email the job title and reference number.
*We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering opportunities to candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and guarantee an interview to people who meet the essential criteria for the role and have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. Please state in your cover letter if you have a disability and let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
*Please note successful candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and there is a requirement to complete a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) upon being given a conditional offer. The type of DBS requested will be dependent on the nature of the role you are applying for
* Please note due to volume of applications we receive; we are unable to provide individual feedback at shortlisting stage.