Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is supporting an Oxford-based specialist school in recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to help students access learning and develop emotional and social skills.

You will deliver targeted interventions, apply therapeutic approaches, and work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young people with mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are keen to gain practical experience working directly with children and young people with additional mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with young people facing complex challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted interventions: Supporting students to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and positive social skills.
• Using therapeutic techniques: Applying appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to help students manage their emotions, behaviour and mental health needs.
• Supporting students in the classroom: Working alongside teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing: Helping children and young people understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways of managing challenges.
• Understanding behaviour: Recognising potential triggers, identifying patterns and using proactive strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Monitoring progress: Observing students' responses to interventions, recording progress and feeding back to the wider team to help inform ongoing support.

Job description

About the Role

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist school in Oxford who are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker, gaining valuable experience in a therapeutic educational environment.
• You will work closely with students in the classroom, supporting their emotional, social and personal development while helping them access learning and engage positively with school life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering targeted interventions: Supporting students to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and positive social skills.
• Using therapeutic techniques: Applying appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to help students manage their emotions, behaviour and mental health needs.
• Supporting students in the classroom: Working alongside teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing: Helping children and young people understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways of managing challenges.
• Understanding behaviour: Recognising potential triggers, identifying patterns and using proactive strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Monitoring progress: Observing students' responses to interventions, recording progress and feeding back to the wider team to help inform ongoing support.

Who We're Looking For

• Individuals who are keen to gain practical experience working directly with children and young people with additional mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with young people facing complex challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Apply?

• Turn your academic knowledge of psychology into practical skills that make a real difference.
• Develop experience beyond university through direct, meaningful work with young people.
• Learn how psychological theory, therapeutic techniques and targeted interventions can support emotional wellbeing and development.

Key Information

• Oxford based specialist school
• ASAP Start
• Full time role
• Amazing hands on experience

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.