Mental Health Support Worker

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Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Dorchester

Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time

Are you a dedicated and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting young people facing mental health challenges?

GSL Education are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist educational setting in Dorchester. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in mental health support, SEN education, psychology, youth work, or social care. If you are committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, ensuring they receive the guidance and support required to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with students who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other complex needs, offering interventions that promote emotional well-being, resilience and positive coping strategies.

Responsibilities Of Mental Health Support Assistant

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Assist students in developing coping mechanisms, emotional regulation strategies and resilience.
• Support students in managing anxiety, self-esteem and social interactions in an educational setting.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and understood.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN coordinators and external support services to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage and promote emotional well-being and positive mental health awareness among students.
• Assist in de-escalating challenging situations with patience, empathy and effective behaviour management techniques.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring students' safety and welfare.
  
  

What We’re Looking For: To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Prior experience working with children or young people with mental health challenges or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• A background in psychology, counselling, education, youth work, or social care is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, behaviour management strategies and therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• A patient, compassionate and non-judgmental approach to supporting students with emotional difficulties.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
  
  

To Work With GSL Education, You Must

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one through GSL Education.
  
  

Benefits Of Joining GSL Education

• Competitive hourly rate and access to career progression opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated consultant to assist with placements and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives, providing them with the emotional and academic support they need to succeed.
  
  

If you are a compassionate and committed Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity in Dorchester, we encourage you to apply today!

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Mental Health Support Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.