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The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental distress, or experience of caring for a...

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Peer Support Worker

BDS Recruitment are recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker based in Truro and surrounding areas. You will be key in offering support to customers living within the community who have severe and enduring mental health diagnosis enabling them to have social inclusion and enable them to have an all round better quality of life. You will be providing support in line with each customers personal support plan which as well as their mental health, will also include the following: <ul> <li>Managing tenancies</li> <li>Working with benefits</li> <li>Education opportunities</li> <li>Volunteering in the local community</li> <li>Signposting activities and services</li> </ul> The candidate: <ul> <li>An understanding of support needs and support planning</li> <li>Experience of risk assessing and management</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Confident with lone working</li> <li>Resilient and adaptable</li> <li>Knowledge of welfare and housing benefits</li> <li>A good understanding of safeguarding</li> </ul> An enhanced Adult/Children DBS within the last 12 months will be required. Working hours will be 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. This is a 2 month initial contract with the possibility of extension Pay Rate; 14.82ph PAYE- 19.22ph UMB Apply now for immediate consideration!

Mental Health Support Worker

Do you have a passion for and experience with working alongside young people between the ages of 10 to 19? We are looking for a part time youth worker to run two sessions per week at The Point, Tadley. Working hours would be Tuesday from 5.45pm to 9pm and Wednesday 5.45pm to 7.30pm. Along with one Friday evening per month from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. We actively promote equality of opportunity and develop ways of working within an anti-discriminatory framework. Information about the Post <ul> <li>The appointment is to the Tadley &amp; District Community Association</li> <li>The appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and successful completion of a probationary period.</li> </ul> Note: It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that all work undertaken operates within the policies and procedures of Tadley &amp; District Community Association. Main Tasks Work with young people <ul> <li>To create a safe, welcoming environment for young people</li> <li>To develop positive relationships with young people.</li> <li>To create opportunities, which enable young people to take an interest in the local, national and global community and explore ways that they can influence those communities.</li> <li>To create opportunities for young people to explore issues that are important to them and enable them to make more informed choices about their actions and their lives.</li> <li>Ensure that young people have relevant information and support and the opportunity to discuss and explore that information.</li> </ul> Programme <ul> <li>To participate in the planning, implementationand running of programmes that meet the identified needs of young people and which are challenging, exciting and fun.</li> <li>To deliver a programme of opportunities which cover the five key curriculum areas.</li> <li>To enable young people to develop personal and social skills and high aspirations.</li> <li>To involve young people in democracy and decision making.</li> <li>To promote the social inclusion of young people.</li> <li>To encourage young people in new and challenging experiences.</li> <li>To encourage young people to lead healthy lifestyles.</li> <li>To participate in preparation and evaluation of youth work sessions with other project staff.</li> <li>To ensure that written evaluations are produced with identified outcomes for young people.</li> </ul> Performance development <ul> <li>To attend approved in-service training as agreed with your line manager. (to fit around with other commitments candidate may have).</li> </ul> Other duties <ul> <li>Other appropriate duties as requested by your line manager.</li> <li>Ensure the centre is kept in a clean and safe condition, paying special attention to the end of session protocols.</li> </ul> Tadley &amp; District Community Association recognises and accepts its responsibility to provide, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy working environment for its employees. Employees are expected to work with due regard to the health and safety of themselves and others at all times. Supporting managers in the development and implementation of health and safety practices, and drawing attention to health and safety problems. Essential Requirements An interest in working with young people. An understanding the needs of young people. Ability to work as a member of a team. Commitment to equal opportunities. Commitment to training and ones own personal development. Desirable requirements A recognised Youth work qualification or equivalent. Full driving licence. Own transport/use of a vehicle. An understanding of working within the voluntary sector and appreciation of what motivates volunteers. An understanding of the current needs of young people and the major issues they face and an ability to deliver work to counteract and meet their needs. Job Type: Part-time, 12 month initial contract. Pay: Pro Rata Job Type: Part-time Pay: £12.00-£15 per hour Expected hours: 5 per week Benefits: <ul> <li>Casual dress</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Employee discount</li> <li>Free parking</li> <li>On-site parking</li> </ul> Expected start date: 03/06/2025

Part Time Youth Worker

The Edwin Group is seeking experienced SEND Youth Workers to work in a forward-thinking school that caters to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. About the role:<ul> <li>The Youth Worker will be supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis. </li><li>Building a strong rapport with students and supporting with their complex medical needs.</li><li>Following the guidance of the teacher but using their own initiative to help the students thrive in school.</li><li>Working hours per week, term-time only.</li><li>Have the choice of working with primary or secondary aged children. </li></ul> About the school:<ul> <li>Located in the charming town of Aylesbury easily accessible with parking and public transport links from areas such as Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead, Bicester and Luton.</li><li>Caters to students with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties and is very well-resourced.</li><li>Keen to help staff progress in their career with the opportunity to become an Unqualified Teacher.</li><li>A positive staff culture with wellbeing initiatives running all year round including 15 Mental Health First Aiders.</li></ul> About you:<ul> <li>A relevant Qualification such as Childcare, Health and Social Care</li><li>Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check </li><li>Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.</li><li>A non-judgmental and caring approach with a resilient and resourceful character.</li></ul> The Edwin Group is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.About The Edwin Group: We are a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country. If you would like to apply for the role of Youth Worker, please send your CV via this website as soon as possible and we will be in touch.If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact our SEND specialists team on (phone number removed).

Youth Worker - Special Needs

Secondary School Youth Worker Wythenshawe Prospero teaching are working with a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school in Wythenshawe, the school deal with students with additional needs and mental health issues The role is starting as soon as possible, with a view to stay in the position for the academic year. The school cater for pupils who have an educational plan to receive their education in a specialist provision, due to their learning needs. The school take pupils who have been identified that mainstream education isnt the right setting for them. The pupils are age 11-16 years old KS3/4 secondary all with EHCP plans and additional needs. The pupils have usually experienced some form of trauma, neglect or chaotic home life or all of these things. Your role is to build a connection with the young people and act and a mentor and role model for the students. Due to the barriers the pupils have in the classroom, the role will entail forging strong relationships with pupils. The role will see you using lots of mentoring skills (similar to that used in sports, drama, counselling) to help the individual engage with the school. You will support the pupil in the classroom and out of the classroom on a more vocational basis. The position is open to all experienced and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Wythenshawe (M22) Position - Youth Worker/ TA Type of work - Classroom support Contract or position start date - ASAP Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent Full time/part time - Full time Minimum rate of pay - GBP108 per day Hours - Mon - Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Youth Worker

Mental Health Support Workers Redditch ASAPFull-Time Role Monday to Friday (8:30am 3:30pm) TERM TIME ONLY DAYS AND HOURS ARE NON NEGOTIABLE Temp and Permanent work available£90- £100 a day This is an Alternative Schooling Provision which caters for young adults aged 9- 19 with various SEN including Highly Sexualised behaviours, SEMH, Attachment Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Aggression and those from Broken homes. Your role will involve supporting the class teacher, Support Staff and multi agency teams devise learning and care plans and to encourage the child/ young person to reach their full potential.You will be required to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour whilst supporting the child academically, emotionally and socially.- however experience working with young people within a support setting is desired.- Experience working with Challenging Behaviour within an Education, Secure, Residential or Support Setting- Would have knowledge and experience writing reports- The ideal candidate will have a background in either of the following: 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)- Ideally Team Teach, Mappa, Nappi or Pillars Trained (Desired but not necessary)- 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 be able to provide a full career history and 2 referees.For further information on this role, please do not hesitate to contact Gugs on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Band 3 Peer Support Worker [part time and full time hours available]: An exciting opportunity has developed for a band 3 Peer Support Worker to join o...

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Peer support worker

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Peer Support Practitioner

Are you interested in supporting children in challenging communities? Would you like to help change the lives of young people at risk of crime? Do you want to develop your experience mentoring young people to make positive decisions? If the answer is yes, then this graduate job will be the perfect platform for you to kick start your career, gaining valuable experience working with at risk young people with complex social, emotional and mental health challenges.A fantastic school in Reading are looking for a Graduate (Criminology or Psychology would be relevant!) to work as a Learning Support Assistant from Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. The school caters for pupils who have a range of social and emotional difficulties, as well as challenging behaviours and low self-esteem. You will play a significant role to ensure the students make positive choices, helping to guide their behaviour and increase their engagement in and outside the classroom.In this Learning Support role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide array of needs, including anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and social difficulties. The school are therefore looking for an empathetic individual who is interested in helping others, is ready for a challenge and has an interest in SEMH difficulties.By working both 1:1 and in-group settings with these vulnerable students, you will gain the experienced needed to pursue a career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Teaching. This is an amazing platform for a graduate who wants to build their confidence working with challenging behaviour and mental health difficulties.<ul><li>Aspiring Youth Worker</li><li>Learning Support Assistant</li><li>SEMH Provision</li><li> 85 to 95 per day</li><li>Reading</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm</li></ul>If you are interested in this position, apply click 'APPLY NOW'! Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker

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