Aspiring Therapist - Mental Health Support - Slough
An amazing opportunity has become available in a highly regarded specialist mental health school in Slough. They are excellent at supporting students who are struggling with social, emotional, and mental health needs. They are in search of a Mental Health Support worker to join them for a long-term role starting ASAP.
The Students:
1. Have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
2. Need support in learning how to cope, self-regulate, and soothe.
3. Need extra support in maintaining their academic success while also working through their interventions.
4. Come from all kinds of walks of life, with some students having been exposed to high stress, anxiety, and adverse childhood experiences.
The Role and Responsibilities:
1. In this role, you will provide specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional, and mental health needs.
2. Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.
3. Support and encourage emotional awareness.
4. Support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies.
5. Implement individualised therapeutic strategies.
To be considered for the role you will need to have:
1. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children.
2. Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential.
3. A good understanding of safeguarding.
Key Information:
1. Mental Health Support
2. Slough
3. Aspiring Psychologist
4. £80 - £95 per day
5. ASAP Start
6. Full time or Part Time
7. Long term role
Those with a background or education in Psychology, education, or criminology will benefit largely from a role like this. However, if you have a good attitude and feel you have what it takes for a challenge, then this may be the role for you!
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