Psychology Graduate - Summertown

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a Mental Health Support Worker to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Summertown.

• The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences.
• These experience have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation.
• This lovely school are looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.
• The class teacher have specialized interventions, designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are.
• The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and promote their overall mental health and wellbeing.
• This mental health school are based in Maidenhead and offer their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

Individuals who would do really well in a role like this would have the following qualities:

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Have a positive attitude

This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates and those with backgrounds in art, music or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.

Key information

• Mental Health Support Worker
• Summertown
• £85 - £100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Great opportunity for psychology graduates
• Psychology meets education
• Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.

Mental Health Support Worker - Summertown - ASAP Start - Psychology Graduates