Youth Mental Health Support Worker

Harmonia Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency in London is looking for a Youth Mental Health Support Worker to support students with mental health and special educational needs in mainstream and SEN schools. The role involves engaging with students both in and outside the classroom, ensuring their well-being and development. Full-time commitment for the academic year is required, with pay ranging from £90 to £112 per day based on experience.

Benefits

Full support and guidance

Opportunities for additional training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with mental health or SEN needs is preferred.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Flexibility in working hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or classroom basis.
• Deliver activities outside the classroom as needed.
• Collaborate with the class teacher for student support.
• Engage consistently to promote pupil well-being.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils in school or alternative settings

Ability to work full-time

Willingness to undertake additional training

Job description

Overview

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

Do you have experience supporting individuals that have various Special Educationl Needs(SEN)?

In recent years there is a massive focus on supporting the mental health and SEN needs of pupils in mainstream and SEN schools. We are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1:1 or general classroom basis to start ASAP, for the rest of the Academic Year in a range of schools across Romford (with an option of progressing onto contract with the right school).

As a Youth Mental Health Support Worker, you will be involved in not only supporting pupils within the classroom but will also be comfortable with running activities with the pupil/s outside the classroom as well. Alongside the class teacher, you will also provide support with ensuring the right support is in place for the students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or in a general classroom basis
• Deliver activities and support outside the classroom as needed
• Collaborate with the class teacher to ensure appropriate support for students
• Provide consistent, supportive engagement to promote pupil well-being

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in school or alternative settings is preferred
• Open to candidates without prior experience
• Ability to work full-time and commit for the rest of the Academic Year
• Willingness to undertake additional training while in role

Details

This position is on a full-time basis and full support and guidance will be given. There will also be opportunities to complete additional training whilst in the role. Pay is 90-112 per day, based on experience.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply online today.