Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - West Sussex

Salary: £32,597 Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, All Year Round Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people?

Academics is recruiting a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join an alternative provision in West Sussex, supporting pupils whose emotional, behavioural and mental health needs impact their education.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver targeted interventions to improve pupils' wellbeing, resilience and engagement with learning.

The Role

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Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.

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Support pupils with anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.

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Undertake assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.

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Help pupils build coping strategies, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

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Adapt support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.

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Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals.

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Monitor progress, maintain records and follow safeguarding procedures.

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Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

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Background in mental health, psychology or therapeutic support.

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Experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural or additional needs.

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Understanding of mental health interventions and safeguarding.

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Strong communication skills with a patient, empathetic approach.

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Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.

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Full UK driving licence and own car essential. Must be willing to travel across multiple West Sussex sites (business mileage reimbursed).

Additional Information

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ASAP start with trial days available.

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Excellent on-site training, support and CPD.

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Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

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Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police checks required where appropriate.

Interested? Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics!

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