Job Description
Mental Health Support worker - Swindon\n\nAn exciting opportunity has just opened up in a wonderful specialist school we are currently working with. This school is looking for a reliable Mental Health Support Worker to join their friendly and inclusive team ASAP on a full-time basis. The staff here are dedicated to ensuring their students develop into confident and capable individuals.\n\nThe students here are aged between 111 and 16 and struggle with various Mental Health issues, so not only would a Mental Health Support worker have a profound positive impact, but would also find the role incredibly meaningful and rewarding.\n\nKey information for a Mental Health Support Worker:\n\nASAP start\n£85-100 a day (depending on experience)\nBased in Swindon\nFull-time (08:30-15:00 term time only)Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:\n\nCreate a safe and supportive learning environment\nSupport and encourage emotional awareness\nDevelop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff\nWork with students on a 1 to 1 or group basis\nWorking in a team of like-minded individuals to facilitate the emotional development of studentsA Mental Health Support Worker role is perfect for you if:\n\nYou have a bubbly and outgoing personality\nYou are genuinely passionate about supporting the development of young people who struggle with mental health issues\nYou are interested in pursuing a career in education, counselling or psychology\nYou have a grade C/level 4 GCSE in Maths and English\nYou have previous experience working with young people (ideal but not essential)If this sounds like you, don't hesitate and apply to be a Mental Health Support Worker today!\n\nAcademics is a trusted and reliable recruitment agency that has extensive experience placing Mental Health Support Workers in supportive and forward-thinking schools