Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Mental Health Worker to join our Education Services team, working in partnership with the Kennet Valley Academy Trust to deliver the Mental Health Support Team pilot. About The Role As a Mental Health Worker, you will be part of a pioneering initiative aimed at providing early intervention and support to students facing mental health challenges. Reporting to the Emotional Health Academy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Academy Trust, schools, and other professionals to deliver high-quality care and support to young people. Your Key Responsibilities Will Include Delivering evidence-based interventions to students at the Kennet Valley Resource Base, with mild to moderate mental health issues Providing advice, guidance, and support to school staff and parents/carers Conducting needs assessments and monitoring the progress of individuals receiving support Collaborating with external agencies and services to ensure comprehensive care Participating in training and awareness sessions for school staff This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of mental health support within the education sector, making a real difference to the lives of young people. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: Experience working in a mental health support role, ideally within an educational setting Sound knowledge of common mental health issues affecting young people Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions and provide appropriate advice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners A relevant qualification in mental health, psychology, or a related field is desirable. This role is fixed term until 31/10/2026 – Funding limited project West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jody Gordon on 07584 507022 or email Jody.Gordon@westberks.gov.uk Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us Equal Opportunities The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. How To Apply Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications