Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford

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

Job summary

A lovely school in Oxford is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide support to students dealing with mental health struggles. This role involves working closely with children to help them process and regulate their emotions effectively, fostering a safe and engaging environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or a passion for mental health, along with a positive and compassionate attitude. Starting ASAP.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Term Time

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology, sociology or related fields is ideal but not essential.
• Passionate about mental health and advocating for children's emotional needs.
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to students during the school day.
• Support students in small groups or 1-to-1 settings.
• Assist the class teacher with managing classroom behavior and environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Compassion

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford

Are you interested in supporting students with their mental health needs?

A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support Worker in a lovely school in Oxford. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The opportunity as a Mental Health Support Worker:

This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students. This position is to start as soon as possible.

Ideally the Mental Health Support Worker will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! a degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome to apply!

The role as a Youth Mental Health Worker:

Your role as a Youth Mental Health Worker will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions. You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in a healthy and positive way. You will mostly support these students in either small group settings or 1 to 1. While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment, managing general classroom behaviour and providing general supervision.

The successful Mental Health Support Worker:

The successful Mental Health Support Worker will be passionate about mental health and an advocate for children who struggle with their emotions. You will be passionate, resilient and compassionate.

Key Information:

* Mental Health Support Worker
* Oxford
* ASAP start
* £85-£100 per day
* Small class sizes
* Term Time

You can apply directly to this advert.

Mental Health Support Worker – Oxford – ASAP start – Full time