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Child Mental Health Worker

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in education seeks a compassionate and dedicated Child Mental Health Worker to support students in Reading. This role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to make a difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in the mental health sector. You will work closely with students facing emotional challenges, helping them navigate their feelings and fostering a supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop skills that are essential for future careers in psychology, therapy, or education. If you're passionate about mental health and education, this role is your chance to shine!

Open-minded and resilient individual ready to support children with mental health needs.
Desirable experience with children but not essential.

Support students in coping with emotions and foster trust in the school environment.
Assist the class teacher with various classroom tasks.

Patience

Passion for education

Flexibility

Resilience

Confidence

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm

University degree

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

A friendly, supportive school in Reading is looking for a Graduate to join their team as a Child Mental Health Worker and support their pupils with a range of mental health difficulties. The school is looking to employ someone who is patient, passionate about education, and looking to make a difference in the lives of young people. The role would be to start immediately or as soon as possible.

The students at the school struggle to process and regulate their own emotions. This stems from childhood trauma and causes stress, anxiety, attachment issues, and depression. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will help the pupils cope with their emotions and foster a sense of trust within the school environment. You will also help to shadow the class teacher and offer assistance with various classroom tasks.

The successful Child Mental Health Worker will be open-minded, resilient, confident, and ready for a challenge. You will need to be flexible and able to adapt your approach in the classroom to suit the needs of each child. Previous experience working with children with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude and high levels of enthusiasm are most important!

This Child Mental Health Worker role is an excellent opportunity for a recent university graduate who is interested in a long-term career in the mental health sector. You will gain first-hand experience working with complex social, emotional, and mental health challenges and learn how to cater to these needs. This will equip you with the necessary skills for future training as an educational or occupational psychologist, therapist, counsellor, teacher, or even within the criminal justice system.

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