SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Emotional Support Worker - Reading

Academics
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The school is seeking an Emotional Support Worker to foster a nurturing environment for students.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £75 to £90 per day and requires experience supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Candidates with an educational background in Psychology, Criminology, or Education will be favored but not essential.
  • The role involves providing tailored emotional support, developing individual support plans, and fostering positive relationships with students.
  • This full-time position is set to start as soon as possible, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about mental health advocacy.

Emotional Support Worker

Our lovely school is looking for an Emotional Support Worker to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This fantastic school are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Emotional Support Worker to join their team starting ASAP. This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As an Emotional Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

As an Emotional Support Worker your day will involve:

  • Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
  • Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
  • Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety
  • Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner
  • Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution
  • Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural change
  • Support and encourage emotional awareness

The right Emotional Support Worker will have:

  • Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
  • Educational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous
  • Strong communication skills
  • Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children

Key Information:

  • Emotional Support Worker
  • Reading
  • £75 to £90 per day
  • Mental Health Support
  • Facilitating interventions
  • ASAP Start
  • Full time

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Emotional Support Worker - Reading - ASAP Start

Emotional Support Worker - Reading - ASAP Start

Emotional Support Worker - Reading - ASAP Start

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.