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

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.
• Support pupils with anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
• Undertake assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Help pupils build coping strategies, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals.
• Monitor progress, maintain records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

• Background in mental health, psychology or therapeutic support.
• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural or additional needs.
• Understanding of mental health interventions and safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills with a patient, empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Full UK driving licence and own car essential. Must be willing to travel across multiple West Sussex sites (business mileage reimbursed).

Additional Information

• ASAP start with trial days available.
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD.
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
• Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police checks required where appropriate.

Interested? Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics!

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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