Youth Mental Health Advocate

Academics; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated SEN education setting in Swindon is seeking a passionate Youth Mental Health Advocate to provide essential support for students aged 11-14 facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This crucial role involves using positive reinforcement techniques, collaborating with specialists, and creating a safe environment to help students thrive in their education and social development.

Qualifications

• Confidence and enthusiasm are key qualities.
• Previous experience beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Use positive reinforcement techniques to support students.
• Collaborate with educational psychologists for tailored learning plans.
• Implement therapeutic techniques and encourage self-investigation.

Skills

Positive reinforcement techniques

Creating safe environments

Encouraging independence

Implementing therapeutic techniques

1-1 based support

Education

Relevant experience in education or mental health

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

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom