Vision for Education are seeking to recruit resilient and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to work within a specialised provision in the Local Authority.
About the role
The role of a Mental Health Support Worker is to help young people with a diagnosis of Social, Emotional and Mental Health to access education. The successful candidate will be supporting students both academically and emotionally, encouraging them to develop and progress. For this role in particular, a Full UK Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle each day is essential. If this assignment proves a success, there is definite scope for the role to become permanent, or to be extended further.
About the school
This role is based within a team committed to improving outcomes for young people in the local area. The ethos is nurturing and positive, for students and staff alike. This setting is committed to developing their staff from within, so whilst comparable experience and qualifications are beneficial and valued, they are not always the priority.
Character and commitment are important. This work can be intense and challenging at times, as well as rewarding and fulfilling. Applications are welcomed from individuals with a passion to improve the lives of young people who may have had a difficult start, or be currently experiencing mental health challenges; both of which may be impacting on their wellbeing, behaviour and education. Candidates will be able to draw upon and demonstrate relevant experience where they have had the opportunity to develop the necessary skills.
Requirements
- A calm and empathetic approach.
- The ability and commitment to building quality relationships with students based upon mutual respect
- Desire and dedication to work with young people who may be experiencing significant challenge
- Outgoing, positive and proactive personality with a sense of humour
- The ability and desire to inspire and motivate young people
- A commitment to high standards personally and aspiration to them for those you support
About Vision for Education
Salary
£85 to £95 per hour
- Relevant experience and personality traits
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.