Mental Health Youth Worker

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Mental Health Youth Worker in Swindon to support the mental well-being of children and young people. This role involves working 1:1 with pupils and comes with training opportunities and flexible working. Ideal candidates should have experience in child support and be adaptable to different emotional needs. Competitive pay rates and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to support social and emotional development.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and run activities outside.
• Collaborate with teachers for tailored support.
• Provide full-time guidance with training opportunities.

Skills

Support for mental health

Collaborative teaching methods

Adaptability in social scenarios

Job description

Mental Health Youth Worker

Are you enthusiastic about supporting the mental health and well‑being of children and young people?

Are you ready to work with pupils who find it difficult to build social and emotional relationships?

In recent years there is a massive focus on supporting the mental health of pupils who have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences. We are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1:1 basis for this academic year in a school in Swindon. These opportunities come with an option of progressing onto a contract at the school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom and run activities with pupils outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to ensure the right support is in place for the students.
• Provide full‑time support and guidance, with opportunities for additional training, including prevent and safeguarding training.

Why Work with Monarch Education?

• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
• Dedicated support from experienced consultants
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local schools and multi‑academy trusts
• Competitive daily rates

Legal & Compliance

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s application will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.