Mental Health Support Worker
Vision for Education Manchester
Manchester
- £325 - £375 per week
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2021
Job overview
Vision for Education have several positions for individuals with a Mental Health Support Worker background, to work in school settings in Trafford. We are looking for people with resilience and a strong work-ethic to support pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs.
The role
As a Mental Health Support Worker application you will be required to offer support and guidance to young people who require additional help to get the most out of their education. This role would be suited to a someone who has experience working with Social and Emotional Mental Health issues as well as severe behavioural difficulties.
The school
The Trafford schools we work with are committed to the education of pupils who are permanently excluded, providing help with their social, educational and medical needs. The Mental Health Support Worker role is an opportunity to play a key role in further developing the life chances of children and young people at most risk due to disadvantaged starts in life.
Requirements
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for the Mental Health Support Worker position are:
• Have a minimum of 6 weeks experience of working with young people/adults
• Have a desire to support children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Be willing to commit full-time to the school
• Be willing to work in schools in the Trafford area
Vision for Education is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. 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 to the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is 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.
What Vision for Education offer
As a Mental Health Support Worker and valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are a Mental Health Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision For Education, please contact our Manchester team on 0161 641 3743.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.
About Vision for Education Manchester
- Vision for Education Manchester
- Anchorage One, Anchorage Quay, Salford
- M50 3XL
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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