Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor

Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor – Secondary School – Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: £90 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only

Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a compassionate Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor to support students in a diverse and inclusive secondary school in Manchester. This role focuses on providing emotional support, developing resilience, and promoting positive mental health strategies.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions to students experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress.
• Act as a first point of contact for students who need emotional support.
• Work alongside pastoral staff, SENCOs, and safeguarding teams to ensure students receive the right interventions.
• Develop and implement tailored wellbeing strategies to help students manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Deliver workshops on topics such as mindfulness, resilience, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with external mental health professionals and support services when needed.
• Keep accurate records of student progress and wellbeing concerns.

Requirements:

• Experience in mental health support, youth work, counselling, or pastoral care.
• A background in psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a patient, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in schools (training can be provided).

This is a unique opportunity to support students' mental health and play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive school environment. If you are passionate about helping young people thrive, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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