Mental Health & Well Being Officer
Carshalton College
Carshalton
- £29,023 - £33,330 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2021
Job overview
Joining us as Mental Health & Well Being Officer, you will be the first point of contact for learners with emerging or complex mental health concerns to turn to for advice and support. You will take a holistic and person-centred approach to supporting learners which will include clinical mentoring and supervision for urgent mental health incidents.
We’re looking for an individual who has a recognised diploma or degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or who has a relevant professional qualification in mental health practice. With a full and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Mental Health, you will possess substantial post qualification experience in a clinical role to include managing caseloads, carrying out risk assessments, writing support plans and dealing with crisis intervention.
With excellent team working skills and a high level of self-motivation, you will have experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and be experienced in facilitating referrals to secondary mental health services such as CAHMS and IAPT as appropriate.
This position is based at Carshalton College, however you may be required to work across both Merton and Carshalton from time to time.
We will also consider applications from candidates who would like to work on a term-time basis for 40 weeks per annum. Salary for 36 hours per week, working 40 weeks per annum - £25,604 to £29,403 inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.
Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is 5th March 2021
South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 26 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
About Carshalton College
Carshalton College is a co-educational further education college based in Sutton. It is a non-denominational school.
The college has been an education provider for over 60 years. It is a major provider of full-time, part-time, apprenticeships, access, undergraduate and supported learning courses.
The college is situated in an environment surrounded by parks and ponds, but within a proximity of the towns of Sutton and Croydon. It is accessible from all areas of south London and its transport links also allow its students to be in the centre of London within 30 minutes.
In terms of facilities, the college has a health & fitness centre, a restaurant, a common room, a beauty salon, and a quiet contemplation room.
Principal
Peter Mayhew-Smith
Values and vision
The college prides itself on offering high quality vocational education at all levels in a friendly and supportive environment.
Ofsted
“Senior managers and governors have provided strong leadership leading to sustained improvement in rates of retention and achievement. Students achieve well in most subjects and at all levels. All students benefit from outstanding support during their programme and are well prepared for their destination when they have completed their courses. Students who are identified as at risk of underperforming are exceptionally well supported so that they remain on their courses.”
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