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Youth Mental Health Advocate

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Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Youth Mental Health Advocate position is a full-time role based in Thatcham, West Berkshire, aimed at supporting vulnerable students aged 7 to 16.
  • The school offers a daily salary ranging from £80 to £90 and emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Candidates are encouraged to have previous experience, although it is not mandatory, as full training will be provided on site.
  • The role involves using positive reinforcement, collaborating with educational psychologists, and implementing therapeutic techniques to foster student independence.
  • The school seeks a confident and enthusiastic individual to join their team Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 3:30.

Youth Mental Health Advocate - Full Time - West Berkshire

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people in education? Do you want to help students reach their full potential?

A brilliant school in Thatcham, West Berkshire are looking to take on a Youth Mental Health Advocate this term. The school are fully committed to creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students can express themselves freely and receive the support they need while still accessing high quality education. Students attending the school are aged 7 - 16 years old and face challenges regarding social, emotional and mental health needs. The Youth Mental Health Advocate role is a crucial position within the school's community.

Main Responsibilities of a Youth Mental Health Advocate:

  • Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage students
  • Create a safe environment for students to speak freely
  • Collaborate with educational psychologists to tailor learning plans
  • Implement therapeutic techniques
  • Encourage independence and self-investigation
  • 1-1 based support and interventions

The school are excited to welcome a Youth Mental Health Advocate to improve their students' quality of education. Full training will be provided on site to the successful applicant. Previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory! The school are looking for a confident, enthusiastic candidate to help their students reach their full potential in education and society.

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30
  • £80 to £90 daily rate
  • SEMH provision
  • Youth Mental Health Assistant role
  • Based in Thatcham, West Berkshire

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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.