Mental Health Support Worker - Slough
Are you an advocate for mental health? Do you feel passionate about helping children who struggle with theirs? Then this is the opportunity for you!
A wonderful school in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker. The school is seeking to employ an individual who is patient, passionate about education, and looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The role would start in the new year - January 2025.
What you would do as a Mental Health Support Worker:
The opportunity for the Mental Health Support Worker will primarily involve supporting students in the classroom with their mental health.
These students have trouble processing and regulating their emotions due to childhood trauma, which causes stress, anxiety, and depression. You will help them process and regulate their emotions. The school is looking for someone who is patient and has a passion for mental health.
You will shadow the class teacher and provide support with general classroom duties. You will also have the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded individuals and professionals in the education and mental health field.
The successful Mental Health Support Worker:
The successful candidate will need to be open-minded, resilient, confident, and determined to help others. You must be flexible and able to adapt your role to fit the needs of each child. Previous experience working with children with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. A good attitude is most important, and you must be passionate about making a difference.
This is a great opportunity for the successful Mental Health Support Worker to gain valuable and rewarding experience while being exposed to various teaching methods and techniques to help children with their mental health needs. You will also have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field and explore other specialties.
This role is a good platform for aspiring psychologists, therapists, and counselors who are still busy with their studies or individuals looking to gain experience in the classroom.
Graduates in a related field are encouraged to apply.
You must have eligibility to work in the UK and either have a DBS or be willing to obtain one.
Key Information regarding the Mental Health Support Worker role:
* Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
* Location: Slough
* Salary: £80 - £95 per day
* Start Date: January 2025
* Contract Type: Full time, Long term
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