Mental Health

1 week ago


Basingstoke, United Kingdom Inclusion Education Full time

**About us**

Inclusion Education is a charity supporting young people with mental health and additional learning needs via are two primary sites - Inclusion School for 11 -16 year olds and Inclusion College for post 16 students. This year we are launching Inclusion EB8 - our supportive work hub - offering next steps into work for young people and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.

Inclusion EB8 will offer work experience placements, opportunities to develop office and administration skills as well as gaining in-house experience of industrial roles via our partnership with The Hygiene Bank - supporting stock management, orders, customer service and administration.

Each of our students will work towards building a variety of business skills and qualifications alongside in-house work experience coupled with supported work experience opportunities with a range of business and organisations in our network.

This approach offers our students their next steps into the world of work, gaining hands on experience in a range of different industries to develop their knowledge, skills and experience, building an impressive CV to support their future employment opportunities.

We are as passionate about our staff’s mental health and wellbeing as we are about our learners’ which is why we are a Leeds Beckett University Carnegie Gold Award for Mental Health in Schools winner and a mental health champion with our Employee Assistance Programme.

**Job details**

We are looking for experienced Mental Health Support workers to help our students access work placements and develop their skills in employability.

Job Title**:Mental Health Support Worker**

Salary**:£14,400**

Hours**:22.5 (8.30am-4.30pm)**

Contract type**:Part Time, Permanent**

Reporting to**:Headteacher, Inclusion College / EB8 Lead**

Start date**:April 2024**

**Person specification**
- A recognised qualification in mental health - Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience of working with neurodiverse young people
- Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing vulnerable children and young people and families (e.g. disadvantage, poverty, disability)
- Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Driving license and ability to conduct home and site visits
- Experience of direct work with young people aged 11 - 16
- Ability to listen to and communicate effectively young people
- Ability to show empathy and work with participants in an appropriate manner and be mindful of individual needs.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to record case notes accurately and clearly with a good standard of writing and IT skills.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Support young people to access and engage with work experience and employability opportunities
- Monitor and record project delivery and outcomes (in line with project ethics and GDPR requirements) as directed by EB8 Lead.
- Engage and develop relationships with young people in order to support their needs.
- Create an environment where young people of all backgrounds and ages can feel comfortable expressing themselves.
- Support young people with transition into the service (this could be from their home)
- Promote wellbeing through practical, timely and appropriate interventions.
- Promote and support neurodiversity in the workplace, ensuring inclusive practices
- Liaise closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads and Provision Managers to ensure that the most appropriate interventions are utilised.
- Adhere to best practice guidance covering areas such as records management, data protection legislation and BACP ethical code of practice.
- Maintain professional standards through Supervision and CPD.
- Attend team meetings and case reviews.
- Attend and contribute to all safeguarding and child protection training and be aware of Inclusion Education’s procedures at all times.

**What makes Inclusion Education unique for a member of staff?**
- A calm, informal and collaborative environment that combines aspirational outcomes with realistic approaches for our learners
- A organisation that cares for all who are part of its community: our staff, our learners, our students and their families
- To be part of an organisation awarded Leeds Beckett University’s Carnegie Gold Award for our commitment to mental health and wellbeing for our staff and learners
- An approachable leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing by providing 1-1 regular line management meetings and support
- We take staff development seriously - all our staff are supported in achieving professional qualifications
- A strong focus on a positive team ethos where everyone is made to feel valued and supported
- A generous employer pension scheme supported by the Inclusion Education charity
- A commitment to a healthy work/life balance as part of our Mental Health Strategy and ensuring work does not need to be completed at home or on weekends

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