Children's Mental Health Support Worker

Suppleo Recruitment Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Suppleo Education is seeking a Children\'s Mental Health Support Worker for an immediate start in Ellesmere Port. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, including school phobic and anxious pupils, and work closely with ASD/ADHD students and staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, starting immediately for the academic year and beyond. Rates start at £100 per day and training and safeguarding measures will be provided.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient with students.
• Able to engage pupils with SEMH needs.
• Good communication with staff, parents and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs in the school.
• Work with ASD/ADHD pupils and manage behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Motivation skills

Trust building

Job description

Suppleo Education is a dedicated education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools but our staff too!

A popular school in Ellesmere Port are on the hunt for a talented Children's Mental Health Support Worker for an immediate start! This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, which will be for the entire academic year and beyond.

The successful candidate will be supporting various pupils with a range of Social Emotional Mental Health including school phobic, anxious pupils. The candidate will also be working closely with low/high ability ASD pupils and ADHD pupils with challenging behaviour.

Does this sound like the Mental Health Support Worker opportunity for you? If so, please read the job description and staff benefits and 'how to apply'.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Role: Children's Mental Health Support Worker
• Rates from: £100 per day
• Location: Ellesmere Port
• Start Date: Immediately
• Duration: Ongoing
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
• Hours: 8:30-3:30 (dependent on the school)

Skills and experience you'll need

• to be empathetic and a good listener
• to be encouraging and motivating
• the ability to gain trust from students, teachers and parents