Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer - TTO

We are looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our Additional Learning Support Team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time (term time only), permanent role offering a salary of £26,844 to £32,035 (pro rata) 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:

To provide mental health & well-being support services within the Additional Learning Support Department. 

To work with and support CLA in order to improve their attendance, participation and achievement.

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 
• Knowledge of mental health issues and awareness of the signs of mental illness to facilitate appropriate referrals 
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to develop their skills 
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of support practitioners as part of a wider multi agency/disciplinary team 

The successful candidate will be in post for the 25/26 academic year

Benefits:

• Complementary employee carparking
• 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
• Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.