Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An incredible opportunity awaits in a specialist school for children with social and emotional mental health needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students aged 8 to 18. This full-time position offers a chance to work closely with trained therapists and psychologists, providing you with invaluable experience in the field. Ideal for aspiring psychologists, this role promises mentorship and training in a caring environment. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in mental health support roles.
• Graduates in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social and emotional mental health needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists to provide care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Bachelor's in Counselling

Bachelor's in Criminology

Job description

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 relevant field would be desirable too (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, etc.).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable 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.

1. Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell
2. Aspiring Psychologist
3. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
4. ASAP Start
5. Bracknell
6. £85-£100 per day
7. Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
8. Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded, and is up for a challenge.

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

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell – ASAP Start