Emotional Support Worker

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Emotional Support Worker in Bristol to provide tailored emotional support to students. This role involves fostering a supportive environment, developing individual support plans, and building trust with students. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and have strong communication skills. Opportunity starts ASAP with a salary of £90 to £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology, or Education is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 and group support to children with emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students.

Skills

Experience supporting children and young people

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Passion for supporting children

Education

Educational background in Psychology

Educational background in Criminology

Educational background in Education

Job description

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Emotional Support Worker Position

Our lovely school is looking for an Emotional Support Worker to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This fantastic school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Emotional Support Worker to join their team starting ASAP. You will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide 1-to-1 and group support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety.
• Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner.
• Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution.
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioral changes.
• Support and encourage emotional awareness.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology, or Education is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children.

Key Information:

• Location: Bristol – BS3
• Salary: £90 to £100 per day DOE
• Focus: Mental Health Support, Facilitating interventions
• Start date: ASAP
• Employment type: Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights into mental health issues and to become an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If you're ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert or contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson for further information.

Note: Academics is a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and relevant references. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.