Mental Health Support Worker

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to provide essential support in schools across Birkenhead. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about working with children and supporting those with additional needs. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners while enjoying the flexibility of temporary roles. If you have a patient and resilient nature, and are ready to take on the challenge, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and help create a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible temporary roles

Opportunity to make a difference

Referral bonus of £50

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary, but relevant experience is a plus.
• Must have an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide SEN support in primary and secondary schools.
• Remain calm and patient in challenging situations.

Skills

Working with children

Supporting learners with additional needs

Patience

Resilience

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker
Birkenhead
Full Time

We are currently working with a number of mainstream primary and secondary schools and special schools across The Wirral and surrounding areas requiring Mental Health Support Workers to provide SEN (special educational needs) support on a temporary basis.

No previous experience is necessary; however, any relevant experience, whether paid or voluntary, of working with children, young people, or adults with learning disabilities is an advantage. Personal experience is also valued.

If any of the following applies, we would love to hear from you:

1. Do you have a strong interest in working with children and supporting learners with additional needs?
2. Are you able to remain calm in stressful and challenging situations?
3. Do you have a patient and resilient nature?
4. Are you interested in the flexibility of temporary supply roles?
5. Are you able to work full-time 8:30am - 4pm?

You must have a child or child and adult enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Isabel Headen-Morris on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3011.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details, please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term, and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Isabel Headen-Morris
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3011