Impactful Mental Health Support Worker | Temp-to-Perm

Tradewind Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and professional development

Training through The National College

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to support students in Corby. You’ll provide one-to-one and small-group support for students facing SEMH challenges, working with teachers and safeguarding teams to promote wellbeing and resilience in a busy school setting.

The role is full-time, temporary-to-permanent, with ASAP start and competitive rates dependent on experience. Training and ongoing professional development are included through National College resources.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with mental health, SEMH, behavioural, or emotional needs.
• Previous experience within schools, youth work, care, residential settings, mental health services, or a similar environment.
• A calm, patient, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider support team.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties.
• Support young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, trauma-related needs, or low confidence.
• Help students develop emotional awareness, resilience, self-esteem, and positive coping strategies.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with students, acting as a consistent and positive role model.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, safeguarding teams, and other professionals to provide appropriate support.
• Assist with targeted wellbeing interventions and programmes.
• Help create a calm, safe, and nurturing environment throughout the school day.
• Support students during lessons, social times, and other periods where additional assistance may be required.
• Monitor and record student wellbeing and progress in line with school procedures.
• Identify and communicate concerns appropriately, following safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Contribute to a positive whole-school approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

SEMH experience

School experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Resilience

Independent worker

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to support students in Corby. You’ll provide one-to-one and small-group support for students facing SEMH challenges, working with teachers and safeguarding teams to promote wellbeing and resilience in a busy school setting.

The role is full-time, temporary-to-permanent, with ASAP start and competitive rates dependent on experience. Training and ongoing professional development are included through National College resources.