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Mental Health Youth Worker

Are you passionate about Mental Health? Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference in the lives of children who struggle with their mental health?

An outstanding specialist school in Maidenhead are on the hunt for a Mental Health Youth Worker to start as soon as possible.

If you are compassionate and kind and looking to make a difference then apply now!

The role as a Mental Health Youth Worker:

You role as a Mental Health Youth Worker will involve supporting the children in the classroom. This will happen in 2 ways.
Not only will you be supporting them through their emotions, you will also be supporting them through their academic journey.
These children have been identified as having struggles with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
You will be there to support them through their emotions.
You will help them process and understand their emotions but also model and show them healthy ways to cope.
In terms of supporting the students with their academics, this will look like being an encouraging figure, helping them stay on task, listening to them read, supporting them through their phonics and facilitating a safe and engaging learning environment.
As a Mental Health Youth Worker, you will have the opportunity to support these young people and give them the tools they need to thrive at school.
Your duties will also consist of various classroom duties, such as:

Helping set up for lessons, helping tidy away lesson materials, providing general classroom supervision and behaviour management.

Whilst helping these young people achieve their full potential in the classroom, you will also be assisting with helping them regulate their emotions, process their thoughts and feelings and help to de-escalate any behaviour.

What you need to be a great Mental Health Youth Worker:

Personality is often the most important, so even if you do not have much experience working with children and young people, this will not hinder your application.
A positive outlook and enthusiasm is what this school are looking for.
You must have the ability to be proactive and take initiative well
Must understand the importance of safeguarding
If you are up for a challenge and looking to make a real difference, then apply now!

Key information regarding the role:

Maidenhead
Mental Health Youth Worker
ASAP start
£75 - £85 per day
Great travel links
Enhances DBS certificate required - if you do not have a DBS, we can support your application
Candidate must have eligibility to work in the UK - Sponsorships are not offered.

If you are looking to start a career in the education or psychology field, this role will be an excellent stepping stone. It will provide you will valuable experience as well as being rewarding!

You can email with your CV or you can apply directly to this advert.

Mental Health Youth Worker - Maidenhead - ASAP Start - Term Time