Details:
- Salary: £93 - 110 - Day
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford
Are you passionate about supporting young people and eager to make a positive difference in their lives?
A fantastic SEN school in Oxford is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated Mental Health Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates, aspiring teachers, individuals with experience supporting young people, or anyone looking to begin a rewarding career in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker
Provide 1:1 emotional and mental health support to students experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and other emotional challenges.
Facilitate small group wellbeing activities to help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-confidence, and social skills.
Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans and strategies that encourage positive mental health and wellbeing.
Observe, monitor, and record students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement, and progress, ensuring all records are accurate and confidential.What We're Looking For
Patient and encouraging: Able to offer reassurance, consistency, and positive support, particularly during difficult situations.
Strong communication skills: Confident communicating with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
Emotionally resilient: Able to remain calm, understanding, and professional when supporting students experiencing distress or challenging behaviours.Job Details
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Oxford
Setting: SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £93-£110 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-timeApply today! Take the next step towards a rewarding career as a Mental Health Support Worker, where you can make a genuine difference and help young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy