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Mental Health Assistant

Academics
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL96DD, England

Salary

£460 - £500 per week

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mental Health Assistant role in Hatfield is ideal for recent Psychology graduates seeking a career in mental health support, particularly in social care and youth justice.
  • The position offers a salary range of £460-£500 per week and requires an undergraduate degree, preferably in Psychology or Criminology, along with an interest in mental health and Autism.
  • Candidates with previous Special Educational Needs (SEN) experience are preferred but not mandatory, making it suitable for graduates eager to gain hands-on experience.
  • The job involves providing support to children with complex emotional and mental health needs, working closely with the clinical team at a SEN school.
  • This long-term contract requires a commitment of 5 days a week from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with interviews scheduled throughout September for an October start.

Are you an aspiring mental health assistant?!

Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and are wanting to take the next steps in your career?!!

This role is for you!!

This Mental Health Assistant role is an ideal opportunity if you aspire to have a career focussed on Counselling, Men Health, Wellbeing, Criminal, Social or Youth Justice, or looking at elements of social care for example.

This SEN school is looking is looking for SEN Psychology and Criminology Graduates to provide first class support to children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, ADHD, and communication difficulties, Down syndrome and some speech, language and communication needs.

You will be working closely with the clinical team within the school.

Job Title: Mental Health Assistant

Location: Hatfield

Salary Scale: £460-£500 per week

Contract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30

This is an amazing role for a graduate who has objectives within Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially for any form of advocacy the range of need, mental Health.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work.

It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands-on experience to develop their education and training with social, emotional mental health needs. If you're looking for a career in youth work then this opportunity is not to be missed.

What is required?

  • An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates
  • An interest in mental health and Autism
  • Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH elements of the provision)
  • Local commute to Hatfield

To register your interest in this Mental Health Assistant position in Hatfield contact Gary @ Academics today. Interviews are taking place throughout September with a view to a October start.

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