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Job Title: Mental Health Worker
Location: Grantham
Salary: £88.94 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the emotional wellbeing of young learners?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Mental Health Worker to work in an SEMH setting, offering one-to-one and small group support to students with emotional and behavioural needs.
As a Mental Health Worker, this role is ideal for individuals with experience in mental health support, youth work, or psychology, who are committed to helping children and young people overcome challenges and build resilience.
Responsibilities as a Mental Health Worker:
* Provide emotional and behavioural support for students with SEMH needs.
* Deliver strategies to help students manage anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
* Build strong, trusting relationships to promote student engagement.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs.
* Contribute to a calm, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment.
Requirements for Mental Health Worker:
* Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or mental health difficulties.
* Be resilient, nurturing, and committed to making a difference.
* Be confident using de-escalation strategies and therapeutic approaches.
* Hold relevant training or qualifications in mental health, youth work, or psychology (desirable).
* Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
* Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps over the last 10 years.
Why work with GSL Education?
* Competitive daily rates tailored to your experience.
* Ongoing guidance from knowledgeable and friendly education consultants.
* Access to training and professional development opportunities.
* A commitment to placing passionate staff in nurturing school environments.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
To apply for this Mental Health Worker role, please click “apply now” and submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch shortly.
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