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Looking for a Mental Health Support Worker in Blandford!Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker Location: Blandford Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour Contract Type: Full time/Permanent Start Date: Immediate Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting students with diverse needs, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour? GSL Education have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker in local school based in Blandford.About the School: The school supports students who have been excluded from mainstream education, which could be for a variety of reasons, such as - behaviour, emotional dysregulation etc. The school therefore emphasises the importance of collaboration between staff, students, parents, and management for success. They pride themselves on being a happy and ambitious school that focuses on academic, social, and emotional enrichment. Their strong pastoral system provides support, guidance, and a secure environment for students to thrive and develop confidence. The school aims to nurture students' ambitions, ensuring they feel proud of their accomplishments and are prepared to contribute positively to society. The school also collaborates closely with the Dorset SEND team to swiftly identify and support pupil needs. Staff undergo regular training and updates on behaviour support strategies from various professionals and agencies. Special Educational Needs and Disability strategies are meticulously planned and monitored to ensure optimal outcomes for all pupils, irrespective of SEND status.About the Role:As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll support students facing mental health challenges, helping them navigate their education. Collaborating with teachers and families, you'll create a nurturing environment that addresses each student's emotional needs.Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Deliver tailored assistance to students with complex needs related to mental health, anxiety, and behaviour, ensuring effective implementation of their EHCPs.</li><li>Work alongside teaching staff to develop an inclusive and engaging curriculum that addresses mental health and behavioural challenges across various subjects, including outdoor education.</li><li>Create a nurturing learning atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and mental well-being, specifically targeting anxiety and behavioural issues.</li><li>Dispense medications in accordance with school policy and specialist techniques, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.</li><li>Provide intimate and personal care, including hygiene and bathing, while maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.</li><li>Encourage and enable students to achieve a high level of independence in daily activities.</li><li>Under the direction of the class teacher, support students in engaging in classroom activities to their fullest potential, employing appropriate total communication techniques.</li></ul> Ideal Candidate: GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and adaptable individual with the following qualities:<ul> <li>A deep comprehension of the diverse needs associated with Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.</li><li>An ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the unique requirements of individual students, particularly those facing mental health challenges.</li><li>A patient and understanding approach, when facing challenging behaviour.</li><li>A proactive and open mindset, working in a multidisciplinary team.</li></ul> Additional Information: <ul> <li>All students of the SEMH setting will have an EHCP, emphasising the personalised approach to their education.</li><li>The school setting encourages a deviation across the curriculum, including more outdoor education opportunities tailored to address students diverse needs.</li><li>While the challenges can be significant, the role offers immense satisfaction in contributing to the growth and development of students facing complex hurdles, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.</li></ul> If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, and possess the qualities mentioned above, we invite you to apply as a Mental Health Support Worker in Blandford. To apply, please send your CV now!To work with GSL Education as Mental Health Support Worker, you should: <ul> <li>Have the right to work in the UK.</li><li>Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.</li><li>Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.</li></ul> Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. For more information, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed)to apply online.

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Night Recovery Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Recovery Worker (Night Shifts) Location: In service based in Camberwell, SE5 7HQ (Queens Road Peckham is a 23 minute walk or a 13 minute ride on the 36, 136, 171 and 436 and Elephant and Castle station is a 8 minute ride on the 343) Salary: 27,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota which covers 21:00 - 08:00. Rotas will typically be 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, then 2 nights off. Bank holiday working permitted if rota falls on this day. You may also be required to work flexibly in the week to attend day meetings and training sessions. About the role We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team which aims to deliver support to male residents aged between 18 and 65. You will be at the heart of providing person centred support in a residential setting to our residents who have mental health issues, often alongside drug and alcohol dependencies. You will provide tailored support to help our residents to improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through providing flexible support. The service offers our residents two years supported living with 24 hour medium to high levels of support to help residents maintain stability in the community and reduce hospital admissions. You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living. The role further includes: <ul> <li>Supporting residents with taking their correct medication</li> <li>Carrying out various welfare checks on residents during the night</li> <li>Health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance</li> <li>Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal</li> <li>Plan and deliver various activities within the service to gain a sense of community and belonging which could include movie nights, cooking nights, and game nights. You are welcome to bring your own ideas to bring residents together to achieve positive outcomes.</li> </ul> About you We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health, and have substance dependency. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have: <ul> <li>Experience working within a residential setting</li> <li>Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health</li> <li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li> <li>Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li> <li>IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily</li> <li>Previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li> <li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li> <li>A qualification in NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is extremely desirable </li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li> <li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li> </ul> We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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Psychology Degree Holder Mental Health AssistantAre you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker?Does a role working in a school that caters for children with SEN, SEMH, social, emotional, or mental health needs appeal to you?Are you a degree holder or psychology undergraduate, looking to gain experience with SEN or SEMH students?We are Academics are working with schools across Stoke, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, who are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start working with them either asap or in September 2023. The schools are particularly interested in Psychology and Criminology degree holders who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.You are If you are passionate about working with children with additional needs and up for an exciting, challenging, rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children is various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the schools are looking for committed individuals with a drive to progress!Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.If you have any questions, please contact StokePerfect for Psychology or Criminology degree holders or undergraduate students!Roles to start as soon as possible!

Psychology Degree Holder Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - MaidenheadAspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP 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 Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead 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 - Aspiring Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Maidenhead</li><li> 80- 95 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 - Maidenhead - ASAP Start

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Poipoia te kākano kia puawai -Nurture the seed and it will blossom.He Korowai Aroha is a new Kaupapa Māori well-being service focused on supporting whānau to provide nurturing environments that support pēpi, tamariki and whānau to thrive and reach their full potential. This service will provide a community-based whare for mama, papa and whānau to come together for support throughout pregnancy and for the first 2000 days (the first five years).TToH is a whānau focused, kaupapa Māori values-based, health and social services organisation providing services across the Kahungunu rohe. Our health, social, education and community development teams have been working successfully with whānau for 39 years.The RoleWe are looking for a Counsellor who will provide high quality, professional and effective counselling services for whānau in a safe and welcoming environment. As part of this integrated team of Clinical care, Rongoā Practitioner and Support Workers, you will deliver whānau centred care that supports healthy whānau relationships and improved outcomes for whānau. This is a fixed term role till December 2025. Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm 40 hours .Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere What you'll need to be successful:<ul><li>A minimum Level 6 qualification in Counselling and registration with relevant authority (or be working towards) i.e. DAPANZ or NZAC</li><li>Knowledge and experience relating to providing maternity and early years care and support</li><li>An ability to build strong connections to empower, motivate, educate and encourage māmā and whānau to build upon their strengths and achieve their aspirations</li><li>A commitment to providing whānau centred and integrated care to māmā, pepi and their whānau</li><li>Culturally competent with a commitment to the kaupapa of Te Hā O Te Mokopuna model of care</li><li>Awareness of, and a commitment to understanding the implications for Māori health that are implicit in the Treaty of Waitangi</li><li>Hold a clean, current and valid Full Driver's License</li><li>Applicants for this position should be NZ Citizens or have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa</li></ul>If you would like to be a part of a supportive team who will deliver whānau centred care that helps create change, this is the role for you.Please include in your application:. Copy of your qualificationsApplications close: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

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