Youth Mental Health Worker

Aspiring Psychologist - Youth Mental Health Worker

£83.50 - £90 per day

Full time (08:30am - 3:30pm)

* Carterton
* February Start
* £83.50 -£90 per day
* Easy to get to the school
* Supportive staff
* Amazing children

This Ofsted rated Outstanding school in Carterton have more students that have been diagnosed with Autism. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as SEMH needs.

The Carterton school need a Youth Mental Health Worker to come in and support their students in their day to day activities.

The SEN students that attend this school are between the ages of 4 and 11. Each child has a personalised EHCP and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a Youth Mental Health Worker, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Youth Mental Health Worker:

* Deliver specific interventions that have been designed for the Carterton students, their needs and goals in mind
* De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
* Help the children work through their big emotions
* Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Qualities you need to be a successful Youth Mental Health Worker:

* Previous proven track-record for supporting EYFS, KS1, KS2 students in Learning Support Assistant/ Teaching Assistant or similar roles.
* Determined to make a difference
* Proactive
* Understand the importance of safeguarding

People who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.

If you do not come from these backgrounds but just want to make a difference and get involved, then apply now!

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! You can apply directly to this advert.

Interviews are taking place soon so apply now!

Youth Mental Health Assistant - Carterton - February Start - Term Time