Job Description

Make a Difference in Christchurch as a Mental Health Support Worker!

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young individuals with mental health needs and helping them thrive in their educational journey?

GSL Education are excited to offer an opportunity for a caring and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join schools in Christchurch. This role is perfect for someone who has a genuine desire to improve the well-being of students with mental health challenges.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to students facing emotional and mental health challenges, helping them to overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with school staff to create a nurturing environment that fosters both academic success and personal growth.

What you ll have to do as a Mental Health Support Worker:

• Offer one-to-one or small group support to students with mental health needs.
• Assist in developing coping strategies and promoting resilience among students.
• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all pupils.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support individual needs.
• Monitor and track students' progress, reporting to appropriate staff members.
• Promote positive mental health and well-being throughout the school.
• Help students develop social and communication skills while building their confidence.

Mental Health Support Worker Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with mental health needs is essential.
• A qualification in mental health, counselling, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
• Any degree in Psychology, Education or in similar field.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Earn between £12.82 and £14.72 per hour, depending on your experience.
• Choose a full-time or part-time role to suit your lifestyle.
• Benefit from the dedicated assistance of GSL Education consultants.
• Access opportunities for professional development and training.

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
• Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in Christchurch.

For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Support Worker role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.