Mental Health Support worker

6 days ago

Leicester, United Kingdom GSL Education - Leicester Full time

Mental Health Support Workers
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp and Permanent roles available

GSL Education are in search of a Mental Health Support Workers to fill a post at one of our client schools in Leicester. The main factors that will determine your success in this role are your professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to the education of children.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs (SEN)? We have an exciting opportunity for Mental Health Support Workers to join an Alternative Schooling Provision schools in Leicester that caters for young adults aged 10-19 with various SEN, including Mental Health, Non-Verbal needs, Attachment Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Aggression, and those from broken homes.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work closely with the class teacher, support staff, and multi-agency teams to create tailored learning and care plans that encourage each child or young person to reach their full potential. You will play a key role in supporting students academically, emotionally, and socially, ensuring they feel safe and always supported.

Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Workers:

Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
Work with multi-agency teams to develop personalised care plans.
Manage and set clear boundaries for students with challenging behaviour.
Support students both academically and emotionally.
Help students manage triggers and regulate emotions.
Requirements of a Mental Health Support Workers:

Ability to manage challenging behaviour and set clear boundaries.
A compassionate and patient approach to supporting young people.
Graduates in SEN, Psychology, Criminology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Support Workers interested in training to become Teaching Assistants or Cover Supervisors are also welcome.
Challenging SEN Provisions, Youth/ Community/ Social services, Residential Support, Ex Military/Police/ Prison/ security services or Mental Health. Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention)
Would have a Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (we can provide you with details on how to start a new application)
Will have a Clear Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce/ Child and Adult Workforce) registered to the Update Service. - If you don’t already have a DBS, we can help you apply for one.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with SEN
Opportunity to gain further training and experience
Temp and permanent roles available for flexibility
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. 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 on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in “Mental Health Support Workers” 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. Please do not hesitate to contact Gugs Rura on (phone number removed) or email

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