Full job descriptionMental 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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