Mental Health Youth Support Worker Bedlington (Full Time) £500-550 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Immediate – ongoing (Long Term Role) The School and Role This role is for a Youth Support Worker to support vulnerable children and young people aged between 11-16 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. All pupils have been assessed and are supported with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). This ‘Good’ SEND SEMH school, based in Bedlington and is looking to appoint a passionate Youth Support Worker to work across the school on a full-time basis. Working in this Secondary SEND SEMH school as part of an established team, the desired Youth Support Worker will be working on a small class sized basis. This full time Youth Support Worker role is long term immediately ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person. The aim of the school is to work with pupils experiencing barriers to learning related to SEMH and other needs so that they take pride in learning, communicate effectively and develop pro-social and independent skills with the goal of becoming responsible, regulated and respectful, ready for the workplace. Students have experienced rejection and failure before joining us and our first essential work is to reach out, build trust and rapport and then develop positive relationships as a foundation to offer support, reassurance and challenge. Requirements The desired Mental Health Youth Support Worker will have; - Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children - Experience of working with pupils with SEND or mental health - A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils - An ability to work as part of a team - An ability to deal with fast paced challenging situations What we offer As a Mental Health Youth Support Worker, part of our team, you benefit from: Variety & Experience – Work across different schools, year groups, and settings. Competitive Pay – Fair hourly rate, paid weekly via PAYE. Flexibility – Choose the days and locations that fit your lifestyle. Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of school hours. Career Growth – Try different schools before committing long-term. Ongoing CPD – Access regular training and development opportunities. Dedicated Support – 24/7 guidance from your own consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Mental Health Youth Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on. visionsupport