Overview
Mental Health Youth Worker
Are you enthusiastic about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people?
Do you have experience supporting individuals that can find it difficult to build social and emotional relationships?
In recent years there is a massive focus on supporting the mental health of pupils who have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences. We are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1:1 basis for this academic year in a school in Weston Super Mare. These opportunities come with an option of progressing onto a contract at the school.
As a Youth Mental Health Support Worker, you will be involved in not only supporting pupils within the classroom but will also be comfortable with running activities with the pupil/s outside the classroom as well. Alongside the class teacher, you will also provide support with ensuring the right support is in place for the students.
These positions are on a full time basis and full support and guidance will be given. There will also be opportunities to complete additional training whilst in the role, including prevent and safeguarding training.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to pupils in school and participate in activities outside the classroom as needed.
* Work with the class teacher to ensure appropriate supports are in place for students.
* Deliver pupil wellbeing and mental health support as part of the school day.
Qualifications
* Experience supporting individuals who find it difficult to build social and emotional relationships.
* Willingness to undertake training, including prevent and safeguarding.
* Full-time eligibility to work in the UK and ability to obtain necessary safeguarding checks ( DBS and references).
Benefits
* Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
* Dedicated support from experienced consultants
* Competitive pay rates
* Opportunities for professional development
* Flexible working opportunities
* Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development
* Refer a Friend Scheme – bonus up to £200
* Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
* Competitive daily rates
About Monarch Education
Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer access to a wide range of teaching opportunities and dedicated support from experienced consultants.
Equal Opportunities
Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability, and adheres to safeguarding procedures.
Safeguarding
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All temporary workers must meet safeguarding requirements, including statutory checks and references; roles involving regulated activity require appropriate checks.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to contact everyone. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, and we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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