Aspiring Therapist - Mental Health Support - Slough

Aspiring Therapist - Mental Health Support - Slough

An amazing opportunity has become available in a highly regarded specialist mental health school in Slough. They are excellent at supporting students who are struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs. They are in search of a Mental Health Support worker to join them for a long term role starting asap.

The Students:

• Have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Need support in learning how to cope and self regulate and soothe
• Need extra support in maintaining their academic success while also working through their interventions
• Come from all kinds of walks of life, with some students having been exposed to high stress, anxiety and adverse childhood experiences.

The Role and Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.
• Support and encourage emotional awareness
• Support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies
• Implement individualised therapeutic strategies

To be considered for the role you will need to have:

• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• A good understanding of safeguarding

Key Information:

• Mental Health Support
• Slough
• Aspiring Psychologist
• 80 - 95 per day
• ASAP Start
• Full time or Part Time
• Long term role

Those with a background or education in Psychology, education or criminology will benefit largely from a role like this. However, if you have a good attitude and feel you have what it takes for a challenge, then this may be the role for you!

Mental Health Support Role - Slough - Aspiring Psychologist - ASAP Start