Aspiring Psychologist - Oxford

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support company in Oxford seeks a dedicated Mental Health Youth Support Worker to make a real difference in students' lives. The role involves developing social skills and emotional regulation, engaging with students, and providing tailored support for those with severe mental health needs. Candidates should have patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children. This full-time role offers £85 - £100 per day with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children in mental health.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous classroom experience is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' social skills and emotional regulation.
• Engage with students for their education and interventions.
• Provide tailored support for severe mental health needs.
• Create trusting relationships with students.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Oxford

Are you looking for psychology related experience? Are you interested in making a real difference while gaining amazing experience?

An amazing mental health school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Youth Support worker to join them asap.

They place a huge focus on supporting students who have been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and ensure they are being met with the necessary interventions to support their development and education.

Many of the students who attend this school, have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences and trauma, which has significantly affected their mental health. This school provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures all students are equipped with the necessary skills to work through their emotions.

This fantastic school are looking for someone who will come in with a positive attitude, hit the ground running and will make a real difference with their students.

Responsibilities as a Mental Health Youth Support Worker:

• You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement through the use of therapy, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.
• In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional and mental health needs.
• You will also work at creating trusting and supportive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and resilience

What you need to be a great Mental Health Youth Support Worker:

• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and the ability to hit the ground running
• Previous experience within a classroom setting is great, but not essential
• Must be Enhanced DBS checked - if not, we can help you apply for a new certificate

Those with backgrounds in psychology, art, music or sports are encouraged to apply. The experience you will gain fro a setting like this will be sure to fast track you onto your career of choice! Those looking to make a difference are also encouraged to apply!

Key Information:

• Aspiring Psychologists
• Mental Health Youth Support Worker
• Oxford
• ASAP Start
• £85 - £100 per day
• Full Time
• School Hours
• Psychology related experience

If the above sounds like something you are keen to try, you can apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.