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Aspiring Therapist - Mental Health Support

An amazing opportunity has become available in a highly regarded specialist mental health school in Oxford. They are excellent at supporting students who are struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs. They are in search of a Mental Health Support worker to join them for a long term role starting asap.

The Students:

Have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
Need support in learning how to cope and self regulate and soothe
Need extra support in maintaining their academic success while also working through their interventions
Come from all kinds of walks of life, with some students having been exposed to high stress, anxiety and adverse childhood experiences.

The Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with severe social, emotional and mental health needs.
Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.
Support and encourage emotional awareness
Support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies
Implement individualised therapeutic strategiesTo be considered for the role you will need to have:

Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
A good understanding of safeguarding

Key Information:

Mental Health Support
Oxford
Aspiring Psychologist
£80 - £95 per day
ASAP Start
Full time or Part Time
Long term role Those with a background or education in Psychology, education or criminology will benefit largely from a role like this. However, if you have a good attitude and feel you have what it takes for a challenge, then this may be the role for you!

Mental Health Support role - Oxford - Aspiring Psychologist - ASAP Start