Student Mental Health Worker

Student Mental Health Worker. Part time. 17 hours per week. Term time only. 37 Weeks per year. Permanent. We are looking to appoint a Student Mental Health Worker to join the Wellbeing Team at Leicester College to support students who are experiencing Mental Health problems. As a Student Mental Health Worker, you will be an experienced Mental Health professional who is adept at managing a complex caseload and is comfortable both working autonomously and as part of a team. Working closely with the Wellbeing Coordinator and other Student Mental Health Workers, you will assist with triage and assessments and provide one-to-one therapeutic and psychoeducational interventions and support to students. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent along with recent and relevant experience of working within a Mental Health context and an awareness of a diverse range of Mental Health problems. The successful candidate will also be educated to Level 2 minimum in maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above, or equivalent). This role is part-time, requiring 17 hours per week, and involves flexible working across all Leicester College campuses. We offer some flexibility in terms of how these hours can be scheduled throughout the week. Applicants from BAME backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Closing date: 11 February 2024 Interviews: 29 February 2024