Details:
- Salary: £93 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Newbury Berkshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Mental Health Support Worker - Newbury
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?
A Secondary SEN School in Newbury is seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Youth Workers, or Teachers.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students experiencing a range of emotional and mental health needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent emotional and pastoral support.
Help students develop confidence, resilience, self-esteem, self-regulation, and independence.
Support students in managing difficult emotions, anxiety, stress, and challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies.
Encourage positive coping mechanisms and help students develop healthy ways of managing their emotions.We're looking for a Mental Health Support Worker who is:
Compassionate, patient, resilient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
Confident communicating with students who may experience emotional or mental health difficulties.
Calm, consistent, and supportive when responding to challenging situations.
Passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, education, therapy, youth work, or mental health.Job Details
Location: Newbury
Setting: SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £93-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-timeApply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting young people's mental health, wellbeing, and emotional development!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy