Description
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
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