Psychology Graduate - Youth Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Reading is seeking a Youth Mental Health Worker to support children with Autism and related needs. This role involves delivering tailored interventions, managing emotional challenges, and fostering independence in students aged 4 to 16. Ideal candidates are psychology graduates or individuals passionate about making a difference. The position offers a daily rate of £85-£95 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Opportunity to make a difference

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates preferred.
• Caring and enthusiastic nature essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific interventions tailored to students' needs.
• De-escalate meltdowns and manage behavior.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Positive

Determined

Proactive

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Psychology Degree

Background in sport, art, drama or music

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Youth Support

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will help set you up with amazing experience?

A fantastic role has recently become available in a highly regarded specialist school in Reading.

This highly regarded school in Reading look after children who have been diagnosed with Autism. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school need a youth mental health support worker to come in and support their students in their day to day activities.

The students that attend this school are between the ages of 4 and 16. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a youth mental health worker, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Youth Mental Health Worker:

* Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
* De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
* Help the children work through their big emotions
* Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Qualities you need to be a successful Youth Mental Health Worker:

* Caring
* Enthusiastic
* Positive
* Determined to make a difference
* Proactive
* Understand the importance of safeguarding

People who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.

If you do not come from these backgrounds but just want to make a difference and get involved, then apply now!

Key information:

* Youth Mental Health Assistant
* Reading
* ASAP Start
* £85-£95 per day
* Easy to get to the school
* Supportive staff
* Amazing children

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! You can apply directly to this advert.

Interviews are taking place soon so apply now!

Youth Mental Health Assistant – Reading – ASAP Start – Term Time