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Mental Health Assistant - Oxford A new opportunity for a new position has recently become available in an amazing school in Oxford.This is a fantastic, supportive school who focus on inclusivity and want to ensure that they are providingThey cater for students between the ages of 7 and 18, who have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs. The students at this school also have barriers to their learning such as specific learning needs, ADHD ad behavioural needs. They need support to ensure that they are able to access their education and learning in the same way as their mainstream peers.The school are looking for someone who can help with the below: <ul><li>Create a safe, fun and engaging learning environment</li><li>Encourage students to participate, focus on and engage in their learning</li><li>Follow their intervention plans while also making use of any restorative practices and therapeutic techniques that have been adopted to ensure a positive experience at school</li><li>Promote healthy coping strategies and support conflict resolution</li><li>Support in tracking and relaying feedback to the class teacher and other multi-disciplinary professionals that support the students</li></ul>The ideal mental health support assistant will be someone who is: <ul><li>Passionate</li><li>Has a positive attitude</li><li>Is keen to make a difference and support vulnerable students</li><li>Has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding when working with vulnerable children</li><li>Has a genuine passion for supporting learning and mental health needs</li><li>Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one</li></ul>If you come from a background of psychology, art, music or sports, you are especially encouraged to apply. However if you are looking at making a difference, please apply!Key Information: <ul><li>Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Oxford</li><li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs</li><li>Primary and secondary ages</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Full Time</li></ul>If you are interested in the role, you can apply directly to this advert!Mental Health Assistant - Oxford - ASAP Start - Full Time

Mental Health Assistant - Oxford

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant Location: SloughPay: 85 - 100 per day If you are caring and compassionate, interested in education, and looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, then this is the job for you!An inclusive and inspiring school in Slough are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible for a long term role.The students in this school suffer from a range of complex needs. These stem from trauma, anxiety and depression. These children are therefore struggling with learning difficulties, behavioural difficulties and emotional challenges. These students will need an individual who is not only resilient, but also confident and ready to take on a new challenge.The successful Mental Health Assistant will be directly involved in making a difference in the lives of these children! You will have the opportunity to support these children on either a 1:1 basis or in a small group setting. Your daily duties will involve supporting the class teacher with general classroom duties and helping manage classroom behaviour.As a successful Mental Health Assistant, you will need to be confident, positive and proactive. All qualities that will ensure you have success in your career as an aspiring Psychologist! The students at this school will often have a tailored education plan and you will thus need to be able to adapt to change, as each child has different needs.Experience working with children who present with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. What is important is your can-do attitude as you will be a support system and role model for these children!This is a wonderful and rewarding opportunity for those individuals looking to gain experience in the education sector whilst also making a difference.Those aspiring to be psychologists, counsellors or therapists are especially encouraged to apply. Those with a background in art, drama or sports are also welcome as well as graduates!<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Slough</li><li> 85 - 100 per day</li><li>ASAP start</li><li>Full time</li><li>Long term</li></ul>This is a wonderful opportunity that you should not sleep on. If you are interested apply soon as interviews are taking place asap. You can apply directly to this advert.Mental Health Support - Aspiring Psychologist - Slough - ASAP Start

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead A new opportunity for a new position has recently become available in an amazing school in Maidenhead.This is a fantastic, supportive school who focus on inclusivity and want to ensure that they are providingThey cater for students between the ages of 7 and 18, who have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs. The students at this school also have barriers to their learning such as specific learning needs, ADHD ad behavioural needs. They need support to ensure that they are able to access their education and learning in the same way as their mainstream peers.The school are looking for someone who can help with the below: <ul><li>Create a safe, fun and engaging learning environment</li><li>Encourage students to participate, focus on and engage in their learning</li><li>Follow their intervention plans while also making use of any restorative practices and therapeutic techniques that have been adopted to ensure a positive experience at school</li><li>Promote healthy coping strategies and support conflict resolution</li><li>Support in tracking and relaying feedback to the class teacher and other multi-disciplinary professionals that support the students</li></ul>The ideal mental health support assistant will be someone who is: <ul><li>Passionate</li><li>Has a positive attitude</li><li>Is keen to make a difference and support vulnerable students</li><li>Has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding when working with vulnerable children</li><li>Has a genuine passion for supporting learning and mental health needs</li><li>Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one</li></ul>If you come from a background of psychology, art, music or sports, you are especially encouraged to apply. However if you are looking at making a difference, please apply!Key Information: <ul><li>Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Maidenhead</li><li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs</li><li>Primary and secondary ages</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Full Time</li></ul>If you are interested in the role, you can apply directly to this advert!Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start - Full Time

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead

Mental Health Assistant - SloughAspiring Therapist role Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues in schools?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Slough are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Mental Health Assistant will be a Graduate - relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered! A degree is however not a necessity. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Slough and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a 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. <ul><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Slough</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm </li></ul>If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Slough

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? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 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: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Papist Way. 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 Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents 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. Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. 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. Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</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>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration </li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> <li>Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated and reported in line with safeguarding policy</li> <li>Ensure accurate records are maintained including goals, risk management plans, activities and daily notes demonstrating support actions</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permeates throughout the team.</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 including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </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 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 25/11/2025. 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Support Worker

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Crisis House Support Worker Reference: 306 Responsible to: Crisis House Coordinator Based: Crisis House Hemel Hempstead Salary: £24,366 per annum, pro rata for part time (First salary review after successful probation completion) Hours: Full time 37.5 hours (Part-time considered) Working days: Shifts available covering 7-day rota, Early: 7am-3pm, Late: 2pm-10pm Nights: 9pm-8am Contract: Permanent About the Service Our Nightlight Crisis House offers a safe, homely, and welcoming space for anyone feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis. The Crisis Centre and rest of Nightlight Services (Café s, Helpline, Daylight provision) is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis cafes and 24/7 Crisis Centre. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our diverse team, you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery. The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network s (HMN) Nightlight Mental health Crisis House are: <ul> <li>To endeavour to improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of people experiencing a mental health crisis across Hertfordshire.</li> <li>To provide 24/7 support for individuals experiencing mental health crisis in a safe and non-judgemental environment.</li> <li>To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing clear and effective pathways to other services provided by HMN and other third party and/or statutory providers.</li> <li>To remain a source of independent support for all Service Users.</li> <li>To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis, employing a person-centred approach in order to enable better outcomes for those in need as to reduce the demand on statutory Crisis and Emergency services.</li> </ul> About the Role As a Crisis House Support Worker you willbe a key member of staff supporting the delivery of the Nightlight mental health Crisis Service. You will take part in a rota which covers a 24/7 hour service, 365 days a year. Drawing upon your own lived and/or professional experience (where applicable,) in order to provide a mix of face-to-face, therapeutic and holistic support for those accessing overnight provision. You will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network s values throughout the provision. We offer: <ul> <li>Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)</li> <li>An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.</li> <li>Ongoing training relevant to your role.</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.</li> </ul> Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Interviews to be held week of 10th November 2025 N.B. Please quote reference number 306 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. No agencies please.

Mental Health Support Worker - Crisis House

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Are you an aspiring psychologist looking to gain some hands on experience before embarking on your studies? Maybe you're a psychology student looking to broaden your skillset? Either way this is the role for you! A warm and welcoming school in Slough are searching for an Aspiring Psychologist to work with their students in the classroom starting as soon as possible.Aspiring Psychologist in Slough Wanted - Graduates welcome!This is a wonderful school that prides themselves on facilitating a positive and inclusive environment for students to thrive. You will be joining a team of staff that are supportive and encourage an optimistic atmosphere.The role: The successful Aspiring Psychologist will be primarily involved in supporting students who struggle with their mental health.These students struggle with depression, anxiety and learning difficulties. This often comes from having a hard childhood or trauma. This can impact their learning in a negative way. Your job will be to facilitate a safe and engaging environment for these students to thrive at school.While your day to day duties will revolve mostly around supporting the students, you will also be supporting the class teacher to manage the classroom, prepare for lessons, tidy up after lessons and support reading and phonics.The successful Aspiring Psychologist: To be successful in this role, you will need to be passionate about making a difference for children who have a hard time at school. You will need to be confident and resilient and be able to adapt to the needs of the different children you will be supporting.Key information: This role is based in a school in Slough. The pay is between 85 and 100 per day. This is a long term role starting as soon as possible. Aspiring psychologists are encouraged to apply.If you are interested in this role, please apply soon. Schools are conducting interviews as soon. To apply you can email you can apply directly to this advert.Aspiring Psychologist - Slough - ASAP start - Full Time

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&amp;C's apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Red Kite School based in Buckinghamshire. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. <ul><li>Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW -Red KiteSchool forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11-18</li><li> Welcome to Red Kite School </li><li> School Finder - Acorn </li></ul>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Recognised degree in either, Occupational Therapy, Speech &amp; Language Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.</li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS</li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred</li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul>Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: <ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover</li><li>£5000 Welcome Bonus </li></ul>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 283077

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