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Do you enjoy working with children and their families? Do you have a passion to support children who experience difficulties with their emotional health and wellbeing? Do you have experience planning and facilitating 1:1 and group work with children and young people? Barnardo's Community Wellbeing Team offers an exciting opportunity to join an established service who are supporting children and young poeple who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional health and wellbeing. The Community Wellbeing Teamare funded by the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership and work in partnership with Mindworks (Formally Camhs) . Barnardo's Community Wellbeing Team offers support to children and young people through both 1:1 interventions and group work. The Wellbeing Mentors use a strength based approach to work alongside young people to support their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Support is offered throughout the community, in family homes, online, schools and public places. The service provides support to children and young people who reside throughout Surrey in the following counties; Waverley, Surrey Heath, Woking and Spelthorne, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is a must for this role. Due to the nature of this work you will hold a small caseload of children and young people which will enable you to build good relationships with the families and through your support will help them effect meaningful change. You will have experience of working with children and young people and will be required to deliver direct interventions with a range of difficulties and needs. You will have a good understanding of emotional literacy and feel confident in supporting children and young people through the use of various therapeutic interventions. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, dynamic and friendly team where you will have the opportunity to expand and share your skills and experience within a supportive environment. The service sits within a locality with numerous other services further enhancing the learning opportunities and skill sharing with those supporting Children, Young People and families in different ways. This role is for 29.6 hours. Essential for the role: Full UK Driving Licence upon application and access to a car. Once appointed organise business car insurance to be able to claim mileage expenses. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Good written and verbal use of the English Language. Good understanding of emotional literacy. Strong understanding of safeguarding of staff and children. Keen eye for detail to accurately record paperwork. Full training is provided for this role. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to April 2031 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire in April 2031. Any questions about the role please contact Garrett Craig. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay &amp; Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People &amp; Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these. <ul> <li>Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.</li> <li>Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata</li> <li>The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme</li> <li>A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options</li> <li>Service related sick pay from day 1</li> <li>Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution</li> <li>Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension</li> <li>Cycle2work scheme</li> <li>Interest free season ticket loans</li> <li>Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal</li> <li>20% discount at Barnardo's stores</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc</li> <li>Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support</li> <li>Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer</li> </ul> T&amp;C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values

Community Wellbeing Mentor

Job Title: After School Club Sports Coach Start Date: ASAP Location: Iver Heath Junior School, St Margaret's Close, Iver Heath, SL0 0DA Hours: 17.5 hours per week during term time (with the opportunity to work up to 40 hrs per week during our holiday clubs in Ruislip if desired) Operational Hours: 14.30 - 18.00 Monday to Friday Pay: £12.21 per hour (plus holiday pay) Contracts Available: Term Time only NB: Someone with previous experience coaching children is desirable - but able to demonstrate a keenness to engage the kids in active games/activities If you cannot commit to working every day, no problem! We are happy to work around you! We can offer casual contracts too! Might be a great fit for Uni Students who are studying sports coaching too! Choose a job you ll love so it never feels like work! Are you passionate about sports and working with children? We are looking for an enthusiastic Sports Coach to lead fun, engaging sports sessions for children aged 3-11 in the afternoons during Term Time (3-6 PM) and during our holiday camps (8:30-5:30) At Junior Adventures Group we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic and passionate sports coach to join our growing family. You d be joining the UK s leading provider of children s wraparound care in the UK offering a range of roles in our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs! So, what does it mean to be a JAG Sports Coach? <ul> <li>Do you want to inspire the next generation? We need someone to provide inclusive, fun, and engaging care for our children while inspiring them to explore their interests. </li> <li>Are you organised and enthusiastic? You would be assisting with the planning and delivery of activities with structure and enthusiasm. This includes a wide range from multi sports, games, arts &amp; crafts, downtime and structured play.</li> <li>Are you proactive, responsible and able to follow procedures? The children in our care are our responsibility so we need team members to follow certain protocols and policies, for example completing Accident and Incident Forms, Health &amp; Safety checks as needed </li> <li>Do you have bundles of energy, excitement, enthusiasm, and want to make a difference every day, while getting paid? We want someone who is people-focused, warm, honest and genuine and wants to create unexpected experiences which make people go WOW! . </li> <li>Can you build trust quickly, can you communicate and engage with people? Are you reliable? It is important you can help create a safe environment for our children. We expect our Playworkers to authentically and professionally communicate with all team members, parents, children and schools.</li> <li>Do you seek a role that allows you to be your special self that is flexible around you? We want your unique talents and skills, and if you re a big kid at heart even better! </li> </ul> Our people will always make us special at JAG if you answered yes to a number of the questions above it s people just like you we re looking for! Every single day, our incredible, professional teams make a positive difference in children s lives across the UK. Apply now to be a JAG Sports Coach and start your journey today! We are great now, but we could be even better with you! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and so all our team members require an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. INDIHS

After School Club Sports Coach - Iver Heath

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health &amp; safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Senior Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. <ul> <li>Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks</li> <li>Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered.</li> <li>Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks</li> <li>Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example.</li> <li>Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team.</li> <li>Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training.</li> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date</li> <li>Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People</li> <li>Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development.</li> <li>Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require.</li> <li>An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments</li> <li>An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives.</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave.</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme. </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS.</li> <li>Free flu jabs.</li> <li>Free DBS application.</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 09/04/2025. All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SloughAspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP StartSocial, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsPrimary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Slough are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Slough and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Slough</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in applying for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant position, please apply to this advert directly. Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates Welcomed- Slough- ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Slough

Mental Health Assistant - BracknellAspiring Psychologist OpportunityASAP StartAre you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell</li><li>Aspiring Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Bracknell</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - WokinghamAspiring Therapist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP StartSocial, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsPrimary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Wokingham in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wokingham in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Wokingham, Berkshire</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham, Berkshire - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Wokingham

Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - MaidenheadPrimary School for Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsASAP Start Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 5 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant </li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Maidenhead, Berkshire</li><li> 80- 95 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact ASAP via (url removed) or apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - Maidenhead, Berkshire - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Oxford Aspiring Therapist Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates Start: ASAP 85- 100 per day Full-time Primary PhaseAre you a graduate looking to launch your career as a Mental Health Assistant and make a real difference in children's lives?A leading specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional &amp; Mental Health) school in Oxford is seeking a full-time Mental Health Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with complex needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioural challenges.This role is perfect for Psychology, Counselling or Criminology graduates hoping to gain hands-on experience as a Mental Health Assistant before progressing into therapy, SEN teaching, or educational psychology. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will: <ul><li>Provide one-to-one and group support for children with SEMH, trauma, and behavioural difficulties</li><li>Work closely with therapists, psychologists and other Mental Health Assistants</li><li>Build therapeutic relationships and deliver child-centred support</li><li>Observe clinical interventions and receive valuable mentoring</li></ul>The school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is empathetic, resilient, proactive and ready to handle a challenging but deeply rewarding environment. Requirements: <ul><li>Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or similar (Level 3+ also considered)</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with SEN or mental health needs is highly desirable</li><li>Strong communication skills and a passion for child development and mental health</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to become a therapist, educational psychologist or experienced Mental Health Assistant.Apply now to take your first step as a Mental Health Assistant and make a lasting impact.

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Oxford

Surrey - Guildford - Aspiring Psychotherapist - Graduates and Trainees - Mental Health - SEN - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - GraduateAre you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences? Are you passionate about restorative approaches? The SchoolWe are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Psychotherapist to work in this small, specialist school near Guildford. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This Aspiring Psychotherapist role will give graduates and trainees essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Youth Worker role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.Person Specification for Aspiring Psychotherapist - Guildford:<ul><li>Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively</li><li>Able to build confidence and motivation</li><li>Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students</li><li>Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict</li><li>High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener</li><li>Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work</li></ul> Start date ASAP Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students 85- 102 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only No previous experience is required Must be able to travel to Guildford Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Aspiring Psychotherapist role: (phone number removed) (url removed)Graduates and Trainees - Guildford

Aspiring Psychotherapist

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum pro rata to £10,266 - £11,099 (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours Part Time hours 15 hours per week, Monday Friday 8am 4pm, inclusive of bank holidays, including occasional weekend mornings Service Project 12, Oxford. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Project 12. The Project 12 team focus on supporting residents through person-centred planning and individual goals to aid recovery. The service covers two shared houses and staff provide client support from 8am to 4pm and weekend morning medication. The service aims to create a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</li> <li>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Proactive approach to maintain properties and resident rooms to a good standard</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 19/05/2025. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

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