Youth Mental Health Advocate

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Swindon is seeking a Youth Mental Health Advocate. The role supports vulnerable students, encouraging their personal growth and educational success. Candidates should be confident and enthusiastic; previous experience is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be provided, and the position offers a daily rate of £80 to £90. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Enthusiastic and confident in supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage students.
• Create a safe environment for students to speak freely.
• Collaborate with educational psychologists to tailor learning plans.
• Implement therapeutic techniques.
• Encourage independence and self-investigation.
• Provide 1-1 based support and interventions.

Skills

Positive reinforcement techniques

Therapeutic techniques

Collaboration skills

Encouragement of independence

Confident communication

Job description

Youth Mental Health Advocate – Full Time – Swindon

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people in education? Do you want to help students reach their full potential?

A brilliant SEN education setting in Swindon are excited to welcome a Youth Mental Health Advocate this April (Term 5). The school are dedicated to maintaining a supportive, nurturing environment where students can express themselves freely and receive the support they need. Students attending the school are aged 11-14 year olds and face challenges regarding social, emotional and mental health needs. The Youth Mental Health Advocate role is a crucial position within the school’s community.

Main Responsibilities of a Youth Mental Health Advocate :

• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage students
• Create a safe environment for students to speak freely
• Collaborate with educational psychologists to tailor learning plans
• Implement therapeutic techniques
• Encourage independence and self-investigation
• 1-1 based support and interventions

The school are excited to welcome a Youth Mental Health Advocate to improve their students’ quality of education. Full training will be provided on site to the successful applicant. Previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory! The school are looking for a confident, enthusiastic candidate to help their students reach their full potential in education and society.

• Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 to 3 : 30
• £80 to £90 daily rate
• SEMH provision
• Youth Mental Health Assistant role