Mental Health Support Assistant

Posted 24 April by Academics

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Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Reigate is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Mental Health Support Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

The ideal Mental Health Support Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position.

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Mental Health Support Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

**Start date ASAP
**£80-£90 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, PAYE, term time only
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Mental Health Support Assistant role:

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Mental Health Suport Assistant

Required skills

  • "MENTAL HEALTH" OR "WORKER" OR "INTERVENTION" OR "SUPPORT" OR "TA" OR "GRADUATE" OR "CRIMINOLOGY" OR "LEARNING SUPPORT" OR "LSA" OR "YOUTH" OR "PSYCHO

Application questions

Are you interested in working with vulnerable children and young people?
Are you a recent graduate?
Do you have experience working with children or young people?
Are you available to start ASAP?
Are you able to travel to Reigate or Redhill?

Reference: 52525475

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