Youth Worker

Suppleo Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Suppleo Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Children’s Mental Health Support Worker at a Bristol school for a September start. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, for the academic year and beyond, supporting pupils with SEMH, including school phobia and anxiety.

You will also work with ASD/ADHD pupils with challenging behaviour, building trust with students, staff and parents to promote a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and strong listening skills are essential.
• Ability to motivate pupils and support their engagement.
• Build trust with students, teachers and parents to support SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assist with pupils with ASD/ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Work under school policies to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Motivation

Trust building

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A popular school in Bristol are on the hunt for a talented Children’s Mental Health Support Worker for a September start! This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, which will be for the entire academic year and beyond.

The successful candidate will be supporting various pupils with a range of Social Emotional Mental Health including school phobic, anxious pupils. The candidate will also be working closely with low/high ability ASD pupils and ADHD pupils with challenging behaviour.

Does this sound like the Mental Health Support Worker opportunity for you? If so, please read the job description and staff benefits.

Role details

• Role: Children’s Mental Health Support Worker
• Rates from: £96.06 to £110.00 per day
• Location: Bristol
• Start Date: 7th September
• Duration: Ongoing
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
• Hours: 8:30-3:30 (dependent on the school)

Skills and experience you’ll need

• To be empathetic and a good listener
• To be encouraging and motivating
• The ability to gain trust from students, teachers and parents