Job description
Mental Health Support Worker in Lymington
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Lymington
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with mental health challenges?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join a supportive school in Lymington. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives, providing essential support for their emotional well-being and academic progress.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work closely with students to help them manage mental health challenges, fostering resilience and promoting a positive environment for learning.
Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional and practical support to students facing mental health challenges.
- Assist in developing and implementing individual support plans.
- Promote positive mental health and well-being across the school community.
- Act as a point of contact for students in need of emotional support as their Mental Health Support Worker.
- Work alongside teachers and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for students.
Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications or experience in supporting mental health are desirable but not essential.
- A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to working with young people.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
- Experience working in a mental health or support role is an advantage.
- A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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 an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lymington.
For more information or to register your interest in this Mental Health Support Worker role, 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.
Make a positive impact today as a Mental Health Support Worker in Lymington!