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Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Reading ASAP Start - Full-Time Position Are you passionate about supporting the emotional and mental well-being of young people? A welcoming and inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Reading is seeking a compassionate and resilient Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This full-time role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or anyone with a strong interest in mental health and child development. Working with children aged 5 to 11, many of whom face Autism, ADHD, trauma, and behavioural challenges, you will play a vital role in supporting their emotional regulation, learning, and overall well-being. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, gaining invaluable experience in a therapeutic and education-focused setting. Key Details <ul> <li>Role: Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker</li><li>Location: Reading</li><li>Salary: £89-£100 per day</li><li>Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs</li><li>Experience: Preferred but not essential</li></ul> As an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker, you will assist with behaviour management, provide support during lessons and throughout the school day and work collaboratively with staff to implement individual support plans. You will gain hands-on experience as an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker, supporting children with a variety of mental health and SEN needs, working alongside SEN professionals. This is an excellent stepping stone for careers in psychology, therapy, social work, and more. If you are an empathetic and motivated individual looking to make a real difference and further your career supporting children's mental health, this role in Reading is the perfect next step. Apply now via this advert! Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Reading

Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker

SEN and Mental Health Support Worker - Wokingham ASAP Start - Full-Time Position Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and mental health challenges? An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN school in Wokingham is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN and Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting children aged 5 to 11 with a variety of needs including Autism, ADHD, and other complex learning or emotional needs. This role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, Education, or Criminology graduates or individuals looking to start a rewarding career in mental health, therapy, education, or child development. Key Details <ul> <li>Role: SEN and Mental Health Support Worker</li><li>Location: Wokingham</li><li>Salary: £89-£100 per day</li><li>Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Age Group: Children aged 5 to 18</li><li>Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs</li></ul> The SEN and Mental Health Support Worker role will involve supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other special needs in the classroom and during activities. You will promote a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment by providing 1:1 or small group interventions to aid learning and emotional regulation. You will also collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to implement personalised support plans. The SEN and Mental Health Support Worker role is perfect for individuals with a genuine passion for mental health, child development, and inclusive education and Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Counselling graduates. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and positively impact the lives of children with SEN and mental health needs, apply to this advert today. For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics. SEN and Mental Health Support Worker - Wokingham

SEN and Mental Health Support Worker

Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker Are you an individual who is passionate about supporting children with their mental health needs? If so A really rewarding position has become available for an Emotional and Mental Health support worker to work in a school in Wokingham. This is an excellent position to gain really valuable experience whilst also making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable children. These students struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and various other mood disorders. These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. As a mental health assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health. Your day-to-day duties will involve supporting and shadowing the class teacher, whilst providing 1:1 support for the SEN students. You will also help run exciting lessons to ensure the classroom is a fun and exciting place. Behavioural management may also be required. The role would suit someone who is resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs. This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, social workers, therapists and counsellors. Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential. Those with a background in sports, art or drama will also be at an advantage. Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered. <ul> <li>SEN Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Wokingham</li><li>ASAP start</li><li>£85 - £100 per day</li><li>Full- time</li><li>Mon - Fri</li><li>SEMH, Autism, Mental Health, Complex needs</li></ul> Interviews are happening as soon as this week so get in touch ASAP if you're interested. SEN Mental health Assistant, Wokingham, Full Time, ASAP start.

SEN and Mental Health Support Worker - West BerkshireASAP Start - Full-Time PositionAre you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and mental health challenges in a school setting?A warm, inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in West Berkshire is seeking a SEN and Mental Health Support Worker to join their dedicated team click apply for full job details

Our client is a non-profit organisation working with people to support their health and wellbeing. Established for over 30 years, they have provided services alongside a variety of statutory and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its boarders. They believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach. They are currently looking for a Lived Experience Practitioner - MentalHealth to work as part of their team. Salary: £26,600 Pro rataHours: 21 hours a week (ideally you will be able to work a Monday / Thursday / Friday)Duration: permanent positionCompany Benefits: 26 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more .Location - Woking area This role is part of an emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged over 18 in primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Through sharing wisdom from your own or a friend or family members experience, the Lived Experience Practitioner will work specially with individuals to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Providing formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey. Helping with the transition to use other mental health services and through working with the individuals, you will promote choice and opportunities to enable feeling connected to and valued in their community. You may accompany individuals you are working with to service appointments, meeting / activities of their choice and perform a range of practical tasks aligned to recovery goals. Working within a multidisciplinary team you will be building networks and relationships in the community and sign posting and bridging to various resources. This post is subject to a DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role Our ideal applicant will have/be; <ul> <li>Lived experience of mental illness or caring for somebody who has mental health problems</li><li>Experience accessing primary and / or secondary mental health services</li><li>Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner</li><li>Experience of being in a supportive role is ideal</li><li>Able to travel across the Woking area</li></ul> eSift have been appointed as the resource partner and we are managing this role on behalf of our client. To apply for this position please click on the "apply now" button below. Your CV will then be held on our central database, if for any reason you do not wish us to retain your details please contact us via .

Lived Experience Practitioner

Mental Health Support Workers - Supported Living Flats (Day or Night Shifts Available) Location: Farnborough Contract: Full-Time Permanent 40 Hours Per Week Pay: 13.25 per hourBe Part of a Brand-New Residnetial Supported Living ServiceAre you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for your next challenge?We are launching a new supported living flats service in Farnborough, supporting individuals as they transition from hospital and forensic mental health settings into more independent community living.Your RoleAs a Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent, and person-centred support to residents with complex needs. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting individuals with mental health conditions, self-harm risks, suicide prevention, and behaviours that challenge</li><li>Promoting independence and daily living skills (budgeting, cooking, appointments, community access)</li><li>Assisting with personal care, medication, and household tasks where required</li><li>Using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations safely and respectfully</li><li>Building therapeutic, trusting relationships that promote dignity and empowerment</li><li>Working closely with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams</li></ul> About You We're looking for confident, compassionate, and resilient Support Workers who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Experience in mental health or forensic settings (essential)</li><li>Knowledge of suicide prevention, self-harm awareness, and challenging behaviour management</li><li>A calm, empathetic, and professional approach</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Flexibility to adapt within a dynamic supported living environment</li></ul> What We Offer <ul><li>The chance to shape a new supported living service from the very beginning</li><li>A supportive and values-driven workplace</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day</li></ul>Apply today to join our new Farnborough supported living flats service and help empower people to move forward with dignity, safety, and independence.

Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker - Maidenhead Our specialist school in Maidenhead is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team, providing essential care and support to pupils with SEMH challenges, learning difficulties, and complex needs.This specialist school offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person is seen, heard, and supported. Many of their students face significant barriers to learning, and we are committed to offering them the emotional and educational tools they need to thrive.We are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker who can bring empathy, patience, and a strong understanding of emotional and behavioural needs. In this role, you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group emotional support to students who often struggle with self-regulation, anxiety, trauma, or attachment difficulties. As a Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Offering 1:1 and small-group emotional support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs</li><li>Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation, and managing behaviour positively</li><li>Creating individual support plans in partnership with the SEN team and therapists</li><li>Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety</li><li>Supporting transitions between lessons and managing emotional dysregulation</li><li>Helping develop social communication skills and resilience strategies</li><li>Working alongside teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support</li><li>Tracking emotional and behavioural progress and contributing to review meetings</li></ul> The ideal Mental Health Support Worker will: <ul><li>Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, special educational needs, or behavioural challenges</li><li>Bring a calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach</li><li>Be emotionally resilient and able to de-escalate challenging situations</li><li>Have relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Education, Youth Work) - desirable but not essential</li><li>Have a passion for inclusion, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed care</li></ul>Key Details<ul><li>Mental Health Support Worker - Maidenhead </li><li> 85- 100 per day (depending on experience)</li><li>ASAP Start </li><li>Full-time, long-term</li><li>Specialist SEMH and Complex Needs School</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a genuine impact in a meaningful career, whether you're a recent graduate, aspiring SEN teacher, future therapist, or simply someone passionate about supporting vulnerable children.If you're ready to step into a rewarding role where every day brings purpose, growth, and connection, apply now to become a Mental Health Support Worker in Maidenhead!

Mental Health Support Worker - Maidenhead

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. 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>Previous related work experience.</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 16/10/2025 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 - Papist

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 Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. 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. 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>Previous related work experience.</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 16/10/2025 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.

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