Psychology Graduate - Bracknell

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for Psychology Graduates to become a Mental Health Support Worker in Bracknell. This role offers the chance to work with students aged 4 to 11 who have social, emotional, and mental health needs. Supporting a compassionate team, candidates will engage directly with students to aid their emotional regulation and overall wellbeing. This position serves as an excellent career pathway merging education and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates, criminology graduates encouraged.
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in processing thoughts and feelings.
• Help students regulate their emotions and promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Positive attitude

Education

Psychology Degree

Criminology Degree

Background in art, music or sport

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Bracknell

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a Mental Health Support Worker to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Bracknell.

* The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
* They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences.
* These experience have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation.
* This lovely school are looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.
* The class teacher have specialized interventions, designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are.
* The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and promote their overall mental health and wellbeing.
* This mental health school are based in Maidenhead and offer their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

Individuals who would do really well in a role like this would have the following qualities:

* Compassionate
* Patient
* Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
* Have a positive attitude

This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates and those with backgrounds in art, music or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.

Key information

* Mental Health Support Worker
* Bracknell
* £85 - £100 per day
* ASAP Start
* Great opportunity for psychology graduates
* Psychology meets education
* Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.

Mental Health Support Worker – Bracknell – ASAP Start – Psychology Graduates