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Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Fareham
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time
Are you driven to make a real impact in mental health support? GSL Education are actively seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join a compassionate team in Fareham. This role offers a rewarding chance to provide meaningful assistance to individuals who need it most.
About the Role:
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll work directly with students experiencing mental health challenges, helping them navigate daily tasks, manage emotional struggles, and build resilience. You’ll be a key part of creating a supportive, positive environment where students feel valued and empowered.
Responsibilities:
* Offer compassionate assistance to students with mental health challenges, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
* Create and apply personalised care strategies in collaboration with mental health professionals.
* Actively listen to students' concerns, offering guidance and validation.
* Work with teachers, mental health staff, and families to create a comprehensive support network for each student.
* Help students build skills to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges effectively.
* Foster an inclusive and positive atmosphere where students feel valued and comfortable reaching out for help.
* Regularly assess students' progress, adapting strategies as needed to meet their evolving needs.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Mental Health Support Worker or similar role is highly beneficial.
* Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting mental health.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Relevant qualifications in mental health support or related fields are desirable but not essential.
To work with GSL Education, you will need:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Fareham.
For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Support Worker role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Become a supportive and positive force as a Mental Health Support Worker in Fareham today!
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