Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Passionate about making a positive impact on young minds? Transform lives with your dedication to mental health and become the change-maker they need! GSL Education are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a forward-thinking school in Ringwood. This is your chance to empower students to overcome mental health challenges and unlock their full potential in a nurturing and dynamic environment.

About The Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker in Ringwood, you will be a key figure in supporting students with mental health needs. You will provide one-on-one and group support to help students manage their mental health, develop and implement mental health strategies, and work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment. Your role will also involve supporting students in developing social skills and emotional resilience, monitoring and recording their progress and behaviour, and liaising with parents.

Responsibilities Of Mental Health Support Worker

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create tailored mental health plans that address the specific needs of each student. Regularly review and adjust these plans to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
• Offer one-on-one and small group interventions to help students manage their mental health. Use evidence-based strategies to support students in developing positive mental health habits and overcoming challenges.
• Teach and reinforce self-regulation techniques, helping students to understand and manage their emotions and behaviours. Encourage positive interactions and model appropriate behaviour.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to implement mental health strategies that promote a positive and inclusive learning environment. Support teachers in addressing mental health issues and fostering a culture of respect and cooperation.
• Maintain detailed records of students’ mental health, progress, and any interventions used. Provide regular updates to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties to ensure a coordinated approach to each student’s development.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure that students receive comprehensive support. Collaborate with counsellors, social workers, and other professionals to address the broader needs of students and their families.

Requirements Of Mental Health Support Worker

• Previous experience as a Mental Health Support Worker or in a similar role.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with mental health needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in mental health support are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Immediate start date, providing you with the opportunity to make a difference right away. Alternatively, if you are seeking a later start, this could also be possible for the right candidate.
• Supportive school environments where your expertise in mental health support will be valued and appreciated.

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, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Support Worker role in Ringwood, 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.

Join us as a Mental Health Support Worker and help shape the future of our students!