MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Dinnington
Pay rate: 105 Per Day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time 

Support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs by providing consistent care, guidance, and encouragement in a structured school environment!

GSL Education are searching for a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join a setting in Dinnington. The Mental Health Support Worker will work closely with students who require additional emotional support, helping them to manage their wellbeing and engage positively in education.

Main Duties:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with mental health needs.
• Build trusting relationships that promote emotional stability and confidence.
• Support students in managing anxiety, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement support plans.
• Encourage positive coping strategies and engagement in learning.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe environment.

Requirements of Mental Health Support Worker:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH or mental health needs.
• Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Join as a Mental Health Support Worker in Dinnington and help students build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Mental Health Support Worker’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at (url removed) for more information.