Job Description

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.