Mental Health Assistant

1 month ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

Job Opportunity: Mental Health Assistant in Bedford

Are you an aspiring Mental Health Assistant eager to make a difference? Do you want to deepen your understanding of mental health within the education and training sector?

Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and are ready to take the next step in your career?

If so, this opportunity is perfect for you

About the Role:

This Mental Health Assistant position is ideal for those who aspire to careers in Counselling, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Criminal or Youth Justice, or Social Care. We are working with an SEN school in Bedford seeking dedicated Psychology and Criminology graduates to support children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, ADHD, communication difficulties, Down syndrome, and other speech and language challenges.

In this role, you will work closely with the clinical team at the school, gaining valuable hands-on experience and enhancing your skills through professional education and training.

Key Details:

Job Title: Mental Health Assistant

Location: Bedford

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Contract Type: Long-term, full-time (5 days a week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with previous SEN experience or graduates with a strong interest in this field. It offers hands-on experience in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs-a perfect foundation for a future career in youth work or mental health support.

Requirements:

An Undergraduate Degree (preferable), especially in Criminology or Psychology, or previous SEN experience
A genuine interest in mental health and Autism
Understanding or keen interest in various learning and behavioural needs (particularly SEMH)
Ability to commute locally to Bedford

How to Apply:

To express your interest in this Mental Health Assistant position in Bedford, contact Gary at Academics today. Interviews are being conducted throughout July and August, with the role commencing in September.

Don't miss this chance to start a rewarding career in mental health education and training



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