Mental Health Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the Mental Health sector is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their team in Maidenhead. This role offers a unique opportunity to support young children with complex learning disabilities and emotional needs. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and empathy, working closely with students on a 1-1 basis to provide tailored support. This position not only allows for hands-on experience but also the chance to collaborate with professionals in the field, paving the way for a rewarding career in mental health. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional or home environment with children.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to students with complex learning disabilities.
• Work closely with qualified therapists and psychologists.

Skills

Behaviour Management Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Understanding of SEN

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Education surrounding Special Educational Needs

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

Are you interested in a career in the Mental Health Industry?

Are you wanting to expand your experience by supporting young children and their needs?

A fantastic school in Maidenhead are recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker to join their staff in providing high quality, continuous support to their students. The school specialise in students who have Complex Learning Disabilities as well as significant Mental, Social and Emotional Needs and would love to welcome a Mental Health Support Worker to work on both 1-1 basis with students who would benefit from extra concentrated support throughout the school day. As a Mental Health Support Worker will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have display challenging behaviour and have mental health difficulties, meaning the candidate will gain a better understanding of how to communicate, regulate and advocate for children in the SEN community.

The school are looking for a committed, confident and well-educated candidate to take on the role of Mental Health Support Worker and bring enthusiasm and empathy into the classroom. Ideally, the successful applicant will have excellent behaviour management skills, education surrounding Special Educational Needs and experience in either a professional or home environment. The Mental Health Support Worker will have the opportunity to gain professional experience working along qualified therapists, behaviour consultants and psychologists which could kick-start their entrance into the industry.

* ASAP Start
* £80 - £95 per day
* Monday – Friday, 8:30-3:30
* Mental Health Support Worker
* Mental, Social and Emotional Needs
* Graduates Welcomed
* SEN experience or education
* Maidenhead