Mental Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Redditch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to assist young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Redditch. This role is pivotal in helping individuals aged 9-19 overcome challenges related to mental health and educational barriers. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to create tailored learning plans, manage challenging behaviours, and foster a supportive environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while working within a collaborative team focused on positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young adults with various SEN.
• Knowledge in managing challenging behaviours and writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults in reaching their full potential academically and socially.
• Collaborate with teachers and multi-agency teams to devise care plans.

Skills

Experience with young people

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Report writing

Crisis prevention

Education

Background in mental health support services

Team Teach training

Job description

Social Network Login/Join

This is a job posting for the position of Mental Health Support Workers – Redditch.

Role Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• Duration: Temp and Permanent positions available

Job Description

This role involves supporting young adults aged 9-19 with various Special Educational Needs (SEN), including highly sexualised behaviours, SEMH, attachment disorder, autism, ADHD, aggression, and those from broken homes.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the class teacher, support staff, and multi-agency teams in devising learning and care plans, encouraging children and young people to reach their full potential, setting clear boundaries, and managing triggers of challenging behaviour while supporting them academically, emotionally, and socially.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a support setting is desired.
• Experience with challenging behaviour in educational, secure, residential, or support settings.
• Knowledge and experience in writing reports.
• Background in challenging SEN provisions, youth/community/social services, residential support, ex-military, police, prison, security services, or mental health support services (including crisis or suicide prevention).
• Desired but not necessary: Team Teach, MAPPA, NAPPI, or Pillars training.
• Clear Enhanced DBS registered with the update service (we can assist with application).
• Ability to provide a full career history and two referees.

Contact

For further information, please contact Gugs at 07534975592 or email gagan.ruragsleducation.