Mental Health and Well-Being Officer
Wirral Metropolitan College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- 22,626 - 27,001 pa pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- asap
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2019
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly experienced Mental Health and Well-Being Officer to the college's Additional Learning Support team. The post holder will contribute to the excellent levels of support offered to our students. Delivering one to one mentoring, small group support sessions and reacting to crisis situations.
The successful applicant will hold a level 4 qualification / professional training in a relevant area of professional practice. I.e. Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or equivalent health/social care/counselling qualification. You will also have a full understanding of all aspects of the field of mental health and well-being, underpinned by relevant experience.
The post will involve working 28 hours per week term time only (38 weeks). Core hours 9:30 - 4:00 Monday to Friday. One post will be based at our Conway Park Campus and one based at our Twelve Quays Campus in Birkenhead, Wirral. The successful applicant will be able to join the College's pension scheme as well as receive the College's generous holiday entitlement.
Closing date for applications: 13/10/2019
Interview date: 22/10/2019
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.
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.
About Wirral Metropolitan College
- Wirral Metropolitan College
- Europa Boulevard, Conway Park, Birkenhead
- Merseyside
- CH41 4NT
- United Kingdom
Who we are
Wirral Met College is a large College of Further and Higher Education, supporting over 5,000 students every year, studying a range of courses from entry level to higher education, with a particular emphasis on the development of vocational skills. The college provides a wide range of post-16 education and training including 16–19 study programmes in vocational areas, adult learning programmes, apprenticeships and traineeships.
Our Vision
To be an outstanding college.
Our Mission
We will enhance the economic prosperity of young people, adults and employers through high quality, work-related education and training.
Our Values
- Success
- Passion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Opportunity
Our Campuses
We have four campuses, three of which are in Birkenhead and one in Bebington. Conway Park Campus has excellent learning facilities including the Birches Restaurant where students studying on Hospitality and Catering courses and learn through practical and theoretical sessions. The Hair and Beauty Salons are commercially run and open to the public, enabling students to practise their skills in a real working salon.
At our Twelve Quays Campus, you will find many areas of study including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) centre which opened last year complete with the latest digital technology, engineering workshops and laboratories. The Twelve Quays Campus is also home to our Logistics and Warehousing Centre, Higher Education (HE) Centre and Art, Media and Music studios.
Our Wirral Waters Campus is based in the Wirral Waters Enterprise Zone and is dedicated to providing education and training for the Construction sector. Students can study Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting, Design & Decoration, Plastering, and Plumbing & Gas Installation at this campus.
Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services courses are held at the College’s Oval Campus in Bebington (next to the Oval Leisure Centre), where students take part in a wide range of outdoor activities, and students have access to the Oval Leisure Centre facilities.
Wirral Met College – do you want to join us on our journey?
At Wirral Met College we are constantly striving to improve our services to students and local business and are looking for staff who share the same enthusiasm.
In return, staff can expect our commitment to their personal and professional development plus a benefits package including generous holiday entitlement plus public holidays, efficiency days and a pension scheme.
Ofsted Inspection October 2017
Wirral Met College’s Inspection Grades:
Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for learners Good
What Ofsted said:
“Students develop excellent skills to prepare them for the workplace”
“Students make very good progress”
“Teachers have high expectations of students”
“Students’ behaviour in college is excellent”
“Education and training for students with high needs is outstanding”
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