Mental Health Support Worker - Slough

Are you an advocate for mental health? Do you feel passionate about helping children who struggle with theirs? Then this is the opportunity for you!

A wonderful school in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker. The school is seeking an individual who is patient, passionate about education, and looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The role would be to start ASAP.

What you would do as a Mental Health Support Worker:

• The opportunity will be primarily based on supporting students in the classroom with their mental health.
• These students have trouble processing and regulating their emotions, stemming from childhood trauma, causing stress, anxiety, and depression.
• You will help them to process and regulate their emotions.
• You will be shadowing the class teacher and providing support with general classroom duties.
• You will have the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded individuals and professionals in the education and mental health field.

The successful Mental Health Support Worker will need to be open-minded, resilient, confident, and determined to help others. You will need to be flexible and able to adapt your role to fit the needs of each child. Previous experience working with children with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. A good attitude is most important, and you must be passionate about making a difference.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable and rewarding experience while making an impact, as well as being exposed to a variety of different teaching methods and techniques to help children with their mental health needs. You will also have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field and get a feel for other specialities. This is a good platform for aspiring psychologists, therapists, and counsellors still busy with their studies or individuals looking to gain experience in the classroom. Graduates in a related field are encouraged to apply.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Key Information regarding the role:

• Location: Slough
• Salary: £85 - £95 per day
• Start: ASAP
• Type: Full time
• Duration: Long term