Youth Mental Health Worker - Headington

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Headington is seeking a Youth Mental Health Worker to support students facing emotional challenges. This role involves providing emotional support, managing classroom behavior, and creating a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates are passionate and resilient, with a relevant degree preferred but not essential. The position starts ASAP and is full-time during term time.

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and advocacy for children.
• Graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology, or sociology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with emotional difficulties.
• Encourage healthy emotional processing in small groups or 1 to 1.
• Assist class teacher with classroom management and supervision.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Passion for mental health

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sociology

Job description

Youth Mental Health Worker - Headington

Are you interested in supporting students with their mental health needs?

A great opportunity has recently become available for a Youth Mental Health Worker in a lovely school in Headington. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The opportunity as a Youth Mental Health Worker:

This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students. This position is to start as soon as possible.

Ideally the Youth Mental Health Worker will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! a degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome to apply!

The role as a Youth Mental Health Worker:

Your role as a Youth Mental Health Worker will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions. You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in a healthy and positive way. You will mostly support these students in either small group settings or 1 to 1. While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment, managing general classroom behaviour and providing general supervision.

The successful Youth Mental Health Worker:

The successful Youth Mental Health Worker will be passionate about mental health and an advocate for children who struggle with their emotions. You will be passionate, resilient and compassionate.

Key Information:

* Youth Mental Health Worker
* Headington
* ASAP start
* £85-£95 per day
* Small class sizes
* Term Time

You can apply directly to this advert.

Youth Mental Health Worker – Headington– ASAP start – Full time