Job Title: Youth Mental Health Support Worker Job Type: Full-time, temporary with a view to become permanent Location: North Bristol, Fishponds area Salary: Competitive on PAYE, with opportunities for career development Axcis Education is excited to be recruiting for a Youth Mental Health Support Worker to join a forward-thinking school dedicated to supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. At this esteemed school in North Bristol, the focus is on providing a safe, nurturing environment where students with complex emotional needs can thrive. The academy believes in a holistic approach to education, integrating tailored mental health support into every aspect of student life. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a school that puts the well-being of its students at the heart of its mission. What does this role involve? In your role as a Youth Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a crucial part in helping students manage their emotional challenges and thrive in their education. Your daily activities will include: • Emotional & Behavioural Support: Help students deal with stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. • Activity-Based Engagement: Lead or support activities like sports, art or outdoor challenges to build confidence and teamwork. • De-escalation & Intervention: Assist with de-escalating difficult situations and ensuring students feel safe. • Collaborative Approach: Work closely with teachers and other staff to create and implement support plans. • Building Trusting Relationships: Develop strong relationships with students to provide consistent emotional support. Why work with Axcis? • Ongoing Professional Development: As part of Axcis Education, you’ll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, such as Team Teach and Makaton training as well as 400 online CPD courses which are free to access as an employee of Axcis. We provide you with the support you need to grow in your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people. • Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive pay package, with the added benefit of exclusive discounts, access to well-being support, and a dedicated consultant who will be with you every step of the way. • Supportive Network: Axcis Education offers a collaborative and supportive community, helping you feel part of a team that genuinely cares about your success. If you are interested in this Youth Mental Health Support Worker role, Axcis encourages you to apply now to avoid missing out on a chance to secure this progressive role. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<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> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>