Intervention Support Officer

Teaching Personnel

  • Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • £100 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Teaching Personnel work closely with a specialist behaviour provision based in Aberdare. The head of the provision is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Intervention Support Worker to join their already successful team. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who are experiencing mental health crises and require immediate support. The Intervention Support Worker will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of these pupils by providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate resources.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and displaying challenging behaviours.
  • Conduct assessments to determine the level of support required and develop appropriate behaviour plans
  • Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to pupils
  • Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions as required
Requirements:
  • Diploma or degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health and crisis intervention work
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong assessment and care planning skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and individually with pupils
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
We encourage qualified candidates to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to Matt our SEN consultant. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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