Graduate Mental Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Mental Health Support Worker to provide vital support to vulnerable young people in West Sussex. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing challenges, helping them achieve their full potential through education and emotional support. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology, this position provides excellent practical experience in a supportive environment. With on-site training and a focus on personal development, you'll be equipped to make a difference in the community and help shape positive futures for at-risk youth.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Trial days to ensure fit

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable and at-risk young people in their education and life skills.
• Build robust relationships with students to help them feel safe and secure.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Motivational Skills

Listening Skills

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Criminology

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West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you motivated by supporting and helping vulnerable and at-risk young people?

This is an amazing opportunity for you to help change the lives of children and young people who are at-risk by building robust relationships and supporting them with their education and life skills. This role will give you experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people, increasing their engagement, attainment, and life chances.

Based near Crawley, you will be providing a vital service within the community, working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional, and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children and young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment, and stigmatisation. Subsequently, they face many barriers in life and are more at risk of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology, this role will give you excellent practical experience with vulnerable, hard-to-reach students, before embarking on a career in outreach or for non-profit organisations. It is also suitable for aspiring Probation Officers, Prison Officers, and Youth Justice Workers.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Additional Information

• Start date: Sept 2024, with trial days to ensure the role and school are right for you
• Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• £80-£85 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience required
• GCSE in English and Maths
• If you have a Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science degree, this role is an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have the right to work in the UK; no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd:
01483 362 636

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.