Mental Health Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals passionate about student wellbeing and mental health. You will provide vital support to students, helping them with their personal and academic development while forming positive relationships. The role involves working closely with teachers and implementing individualized progress plans for students with special educational needs. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in young people's lives, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support KS 3-4 students with personal and academic development.
• Provide one-to-one support for students with SEND or SEMH.

Skills

Positive communication skills

Passion for supporting mental health

Experience with SEND or SEMH

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental wellbeing? Why not come join the team of Protocol Education educators working within schools across Newcastle upon Tyne.

If you have a passion for supporting mental health this is the role for you! You will be supporting students across Newcastle with their mental health.

This is an entry level role; it may be beneficial if you have personal or professional experience supporting someone with their mental wellbeing however all we ask is you have a passion for supporting student wellbeing.

Mental Health Support Worker

The role:

• Supporting KS 3-4 students with their personal and academic development
• Providing one-to-one support for students with SEND or SEMH
• Implementing individualised progress plans.
• Forming positive relationships with the students you support
• Supporting the teacher in the classroom

The Requirements:

• Has or is willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Has positive communication skills
• Is passionate about supporting student mental health during their time in school
• To live in Sunderland or the surrounding area

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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