Job description
Work as a Mental Health Support Worker in Poole!
Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing in an educational setting? GSL Education are looking for dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join schools in Poole.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work closely with students who are experiencing emotional and mental health challenges. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, helping them to develop coping strategies, build resilience, and re-engage with their learning.
Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional and practical support to pupils with mental health needs.
- Help students develop positive coping mechanisms and confidence in managing challenges.
- Work in collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to adapt support strategies.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff and parents/carers.
- Encourage social interaction and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
- Promote wellbeing and positive mental health awareness within the school.
Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs.
- CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, Health & Social Care, Teaching Assistance, or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Understanding of mental health conditions and strategies to support young people.
- Strong communication, empathy, and resilience.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and support their journey towards positive mental health as a Mental Health Support Worker, we would love to hear from you!
To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Worker, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the "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.