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Youth Mental Health Advocate

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Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 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 located in Sonning Common, Reading, aimed at supporting vulnerable students aged 7 to 16.
  • The school offers a daily salary ranging from £80 to £90 and is looking for a confident and enthusiastic candidate to help improve students' educational experiences.
  • While previous experience in a similar role is beneficial, it is not mandatory as full training will be provided on-site.
  • The advocate will employ positive reinforcement techniques, collaborate with educational psychologists, and implement therapeutic strategies to support students' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • This position is essential for fostering a nurturing environment where students can express themselves and achieve their full potential.

Youth Mental Health Advocate - Full Time - Sonning Common, Reading

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

A brilliant school in Reading 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 RG4, Sonning Common

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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.