Application Deadline: 3 February 2025
Department: CYP
Location: Bucks - High Wycombe
Compensation: £13.50 / hour
Description:
Mental Health Educator @ Buckinghamshire Mind
10-month Fixed Term Contract | February to November 2025 | Term time only | Working Monday to Wednesday | 7 hours each day
Pay: £13.50 ph (inclusive of holiday pay)
Are you passionate about supporting mental health education in schools?
Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Mental Health Educator to join our team and make a real impact on students, parents, and staff across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.
As a Mental Health Educator, you will be delivering workshops, training, and talks to help raise awareness and foster better understanding of mental health. You'll play a key role in promoting mental wellbeing in schools, and you will be an essential part of a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver workshops and training sessions to students, staff, and parents.
* Raise awareness of mental health issues and provide guidance on how to manage and seek help.
* Work alongside staff and volunteers to promote a culture of positive mental health across schools.
Requirements:
* A genuine passion for mental health education and well-being.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Relevant experience in teaching, education, youth work, care work or similar.
* Able to follow plans for delivering workshops and talks to a range of audiences including infant and primary school students, secondary students, teachers and parents.
* Access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance (work-related mileage will be reimbursed). Alternative travel arrangements will be considered.
Why Join Us?
* Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
* Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
* Supportive Environment: You'll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.
Additional Information:
* The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you're ready to make a difference in the mental health space and have a passion for educating others, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and application form.
Closing date for applications – 3rd February 2025
Interviews dates – To be confirmed
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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