We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Student Services Team. You will work on the frontline of a busy and dynamic Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, supporting students in a rewarding and varied role.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Delivering time limited mental health and wellbeing interventions for students with a wide range of psychological and emotional needs
- Contributing to risk assessment, triage, and care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting the development and delivery of proactive wellbeing initiatives across the University
You will be part of a supportive, skilled team with opportunities for professional development and innovation in student mental health support.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Ali James, Mental Health and Counselling Manager at [email protected].
About You
As Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will have:
- Strong risk assessment and risk management skills
- Excellent time management and organisational ability
- Effective problem-solving skills
- A compassionate and student-centred approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Relevant professional qualifications and experience in mental health or psychological wellbeing
It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Child & Adult disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
- A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
- A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
