46 Youth Mental Health Support jobs in Berkshire

Youth Mental Health Support - Reading

An opportunity has come up for a Youth Support Worker in a lovely school in Reading.

The role as a Youth Support Worker will take place in a specialist school, where you will support students between the ages of 7 and 18.

The school focus on incorporating restorative practices that help the children manage and regulate their emotions, manage conflict resolution, achieve their goals, both personal and academic and help give them a strong foundation, so that when they leave school - they can go forward with confidence and be ready to face the world!

A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan. They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!

To be a great Youth Mental Health Support Worker you need:

• A kind and compassionate approach
• A positive outlook
• Patience
• Willingness to learn
• *previous experience with children will be great but not essential

Those who are looking to make a difference in their community will benefit from this role. You will be supporting students who need help in the classroom and support them in their academic journey, helping them reach their goals.

If you are a graduate looking for experience before continuing your studies, or if you are looking for your first role, this will be a great start for you. You will add valuable experience to your CV and build great skills for yourself.

If this sounds like a role you would do great in and you would like to be considered, then apply now! The school hiring are looking to do interviews as applications come in so don't waste time! Apply now to be a Learning Support Assistant.

Key Information:

• Youth Mental Health Support Worker
• Reading
• Term time
• 83-100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Small classes
• Lots of senior staff support

Youth Mental Health Support Worker - Reading - September start - Term Time

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Summertown, Oxford

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs and Autism based in Summertown, Oxford are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Summertown, Oxford and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Summertown, Oxford
• 80-95 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Psychology Graduates - SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant - Summertown, Oxford - ASAP Start

Mental Health Support Worker - Maidenhead

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and autism? We have an exciting opportunity to join a caring and dedicated team at a specialist school in Maidenhead, supporting students aged 4 to 11 with complex emotional and developmental needs.

Our school provides a nurturing environment for children who face challenges related to adverse childhood experiences, mental health struggles, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of our students are on the autism spectrum and require tailored support to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support children in understanding and regulating their emotions, processing their thoughts and feelings, and developing crucial life skills. You will play a vital role in delivering targeted interventions designed to promote independence, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing.

You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to fostering a positive and safe environment where each child's unique needs are met with empathy and professionalism.

Who we are looking for:

• A compassionate, patient, and understanding individual who can build trusting relationships with children with SEMH needs and autism
• Someone with a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• A positive, flexible attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Interest or background in psychology, mental health, education, or related fields is highly desirable
• Experience or training in supporting children with autism or SEMH is a plus but not essential

Why this role is great for you:

• A rewarding chance to develop your skills working at the intersection of mental health, psychology, and education
• Ideal for psychology graduates, or those from related backgrounds such as criminology, art therapy, music therapy, or sports coaching
• Valuable experience supporting vulnerable children in a specialist educational setting
• Competitive daily rate (85 - 100) with excellent travel links
• Immediate start available

If you are ready to bring your compassion and commitment to a meaningful role supporting children with SEMH and autism, please apply directly to this advert. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview or trial.

Mental Health Support Worker - Specialist SEMH & Autism School - Maidenhead - Immediate Start
85 - 100 per day | Psychology & Education Focused | Support Vulnerable Children

Mental Health Support

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Start Date: September 2025

Pay Scale: 445-500 per week

Are you an empathetic and supportive individual who is passionate about providing mental health support for children?

Do you have a background in counselling? Psychology? Or Classroom support?

Academics are recruiting a Mental Health Support Assistant on behalf of a mainstream primary school in Oxford. This primary school shows a dedication to the mental wellbeing of their pupils and therefore, are seeking an exceptional individual to offer mental health support in the classroom.

This role is perfect for someone who is looking for hands on experience and is keen to make a difference to the educational experience of these children. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small group support to primary school children who are facing struggles in their learning. The nature of this job means that no two days are the same- yet the impact you will have will make all the difference to these young minds.

We offer:

• Desirable location- easily accessible by public transport- free parking on site
• Excellent foundation for graduates or early career mental health support workers
• Competitive package (445-500) per week and ongoing training
• Hands on and practical experience with children's mental health

You will:

• Support mental health in a classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in a constructive way
• Support the class teacher in day-to-day learning activities
• Gain invaluable experience with social and emotional needs

If you are interested in applying for the role of Mental Health Support Assistant, please upload you updated CV directly to this advert.

Academics LTD is a leading educational recruitment agency. Delivering continuity in the classroom.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. 

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?  

Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £7,378 per annum pro rata to 5,400.32 - 6,648.78 (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – Part – Time 22.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, inclusive of bank holidays – Occasional Weekends.

Service – North Oxfordshire, Banbury & Bicester.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated North Team. The North Oxfordshire patch covers Bicester and Banbury in a mixture of flats and shared houses. Staff provide client support Monday-Friday with working towards living independently. This includes helping residents learn about living skills, accessing external support, accessing training and employment and eventually assisting with moving on to their own independent properties whether that be through the council or private rented.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment.

Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health & safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. 

Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.  

Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.

 Some of the core duties include:

• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.
li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.
• Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.
• Support clients to attend appointments where required.
• Ensure daily paperwork is completed.
• Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service
• Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.
• Proactive approach to maintain properties and resident rooms to a good standard
• Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.
• Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one’s support and given information about the service.

The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.

Essential criteria:

• < i>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate
• IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.
• Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.
• A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.
• A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.
• Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response’s vision, mission and values
< i>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity

What We Offer:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 
li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
• Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling 
li>Cycle to Work Scheme  li>Enhanced family friendly leave
• Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave 
li>£500 refer a friend bonus schem li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
• Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS
< i>Free flu jabs
• Free DBS application

You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.

If this Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 13/08/2025

Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Frida.

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Mental Health Support Worker

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Maidenhead!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Worker to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Maidenhead and the position is to start in September.

• As a Mental Health Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.
• During your work as a classroom assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 2-19.
• You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.
• Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.
• While working as a Mental Health Worker, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.
• An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Worker:

• To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Worker, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.
• You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.
• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.
• If you are looking to make a difference, then apply now! This role will surely be rewarding.

Key information:

• Mental Health Worker
• Maidenhead
• 85 - 100 per day
• Good travel links
• September Start

Mental Health Worker - Maidenhead - September Start - Term Time position

• Experience working within the mental health field
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Experience delivering person centred interventions relating to mental health
• Comfortable at using De-escalation techniques
• Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Robust professional boundaries

• Experience working within the mental health field
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Experience delivering person centred interventions relating to mental health
• Comfortable at using De-escalation techniques
• Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Robust professional boundaries