Location: Haringey Salary: 93-15 Per Day Full-Time About Us: Axcis is a leading SEND education recruitment agency dedicated to placing skilled professionals in educational and support roles across the UK. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Pupil Referral Unit in Haringey that is seeking an experienced Mental Health Support Worker with a strong background in managing challenging behaviour. Role Overview: As a Mental Health Support Worker at this PRU, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with complex needs, including those with behavioural, emotional, and mental health difficulties. You will work closely with the educational team to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes learning and personal development. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one and group support to students with mental health and behavioural issues. • Develop and implement personalised support plans in collaboration with teaching staff and other professionals. • Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment. • Monitor and report on students' progress, behaviour, and well-being. • Assist in developing strategies to improve students' social, emotional, and academic skills . Requirements: • Proven experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, preferably within an educational or PRU setting. • A professional manner and the understanding of how to build self-esteem in others • Strong understanding of mental health issues and behavioural management strategies. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. • Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations. • Relevant qualifications in mental health, social work, or a related field is desirable • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one). What We Offer: • A supportive and collaborative working environment. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Competitive salary. • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about supporting young people with mental health challenges and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>