Mental Health Youth Worker

Are you enthusiastic about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting individuals who find it difficult to build social and emotional relationships?

In recent years, there has been a significant focus on supporting the mental health of pupils impacted by adverse childhood experiences. We are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1:1 basis for the rest of the academic year in various schools across Wellingborough. There is also an option to progress onto a contract with the right school.

Role Description

As a Youth Mental Health Support Worker, you will support pupils within the classroom and will also be comfortable running activities outside the classroom. You will work alongside the class teacher to ensure appropriate support is in place for the students.

This is a full-time position with comprehensive support and guidance provided. Opportunities for additional training will also be available during your role.

Ideal Candidate

This role is suitable for individuals with experience supporting pupils in school or alternative settings, but we are also open to candidates without this experience. This is an excellent opportunity to secure your ideal role in a school with an immediate start.

Application Process

If you wish to apply, please click the apply button or email your CV.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Competitive daily wage based on experience
• Dedicated consultant for support and guidance
• Assistance with CV and job application writing
• Efficient compliance process
• Referral bonuses: £200 for successful teacher referrals and £100 for teaching assistants
• Free, up-to-date safeguarding training
• Training workshops and CPD courses for professional development

Safeguarding and Employment Checks

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All temporary workers must undergo a comprehensive pre-employment check, including references, DBS check, right to work verification, and checks against barred lists. This role involves working with children daily and is considered regulated activity.

Equal Opportunities

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, religion, pregnancy, maternity, or disability.

Additional Information

This vacancy is based in the UK. We can only process applications from UK residents eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, we may not contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, though we will keep your details for future opportunities.

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