Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Academics Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Bracknell to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This full-time role offers an opportunity for aspiring psychologists to gain valuable experience working alongside on-site therapists. Salary ranges from £85-£100 per day, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring, and resilient individual.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Graduates in related fields are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Work alongside on-site therapists and participate in shadowing sessions.
• Engage in training to develop mental health support skills.

Skills

Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues

Engage in training for mental health support

Work alongside therapists and psychologists

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell. Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity. ASAP Start.

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a related field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, etc).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. You will gain valuable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

Overall the school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Work alongside therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site; participate in shadowing sessions and gain practical experience.
• Engage in training provided by the school to develop professional skills related to mental health support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideal for Psychology or Counselling graduates; graduates in related fields (e.g., Criminology) are also considered desirable.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Details

• Location: Bracknell
• Salary: £85-£100 per day
• Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Start: ASAP

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.