Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer

Job description

Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer

We are looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, term time only role offering a salary of £26,265 to £28,688 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the promotion of positive attitudes through participation at cross-college events and to assist in publicising the work of the Additional Learning Support Team and in raising awareness of Mental Health issues and the Wellbeing Service.
• To work collaboratively and develop existing networks that will support the mental health and well-being of students
• To act as an advocate for students with well-being issues as and when appropriate.
• To liaise with external providers of mental health services and internal college student support services as appropriate.
• To liaise with schools and other educational settings to provide a transition process for students coming into college with mental health and wellbeing needs.
• To provide a crisis intervention service, to support and guide students through crisis situations which occur in the College.
• To deliver mental health & well-being support sessions to ALS students on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• To deliver high-quality tutorial sessions to help support students' mental health & well-being
• To manage a caseload of students with high-level mental health and well-being needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Level 4 Qualification/professional training in an area of professional practice. Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or equivalent health/social care/counselling qualification.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with mental health issues
• Experience of dealing with complex situations including crises
• Experience of working with a range of external organisations and professional networks.
• Experience of delivering mental health and wellbeing training.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a local government pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.