Mikeysline seeks 'community link worker' for Sutherland

Highland mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline is recruiting for a "community link worker" to cover the Sutherland area.

The postholder will work across the county, providing support to young people as well as raising awareness of the charity and the support it can offer.

The successful applicant will also be expected to attend local communities events where funds are being raised for Mikeysline and Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) events where young people have chosen Mikeysline as their charity.

Another aspect of the job will be running workshops in schools and at groups on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and for primary school pupils on emotions and mental health, using the Mikeysline training presentations.

Applications are invited from people who want to work either full-time or part-time.

To see the full job description and to download an application form, visit: www.mikeysline.co.uk/get-involved/careers/

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