Youth Mental Health Support Worker Axcis Education are working with an all-through specialist school supporting up to over 100 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our students may experience anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, self-harm or attachment disorders, and all hold an EHCP for SEMH. Our mission is to offer a safe, nurturing environment where each young person can learn trust, build strong relationships, and develop resilience. Our provision is shaped by research-informed SEMH methodologies: • Clear routines and calm boundaries • Attentive relationships where every voice and non-verbal cue matters • Solution-focused support with reflective ‘safe spaces’ available ? The Role We’re seeking passionate Youth Mental Health Support Workers to join our inclusive, supportive team. You’ll be working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing bespoke support, guidance, and encouragement to help students grow academically and emotionally. We have both short-term and long-term roles available to suit different availability and commitments. Key Responsibilities • Deliver 1:1 therapeutic or emotional support tailored to students’ needs • Co-facilitate small groups that focus on social skills, emotional regulation, or wellbeing • Work closely with teaching and therapeutic staff to implement SEMH-informed strategies • Monitor and record pupil progress, adapt approaches as needed • Build trusting, respectful relationships; celebrate progress and successes • Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive environment in line with our safeguarding ethos ? We Offer • A supportive, collaborative setting: part of a Trust that invests in professional development (e.g., SEMH safe haven training, safeguarding conferences) ? • An environment guided by core values and evidence-based approaches • Flexible contract types ranging from short-term to permanent, full-time or part-time Who We’re Looking For • Experience or strong interest in supporting young people with SEMH needs • Excellent communication skills – both for building rapport and collaborating with colleagues • Emotional resilience and ability to use structured, nurturing approaches when working with challenging behaviour • Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice • Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Social Care, Youth Work, Counselling) or demonstrable relevant experience If you are keen to hear more please send your CV to kathryn@axcis.co.uk or call us at our offices 01174722400 and ask for Kathryn INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kathryn Green on 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Kathryn Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005</strong></strong>