We are theUniversity of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
Are you looking for an exciting, varied and rewarding role supporting student mental health and wellbeing?
As our Mental Health Case Worker, you will be a proactive and enthusiastic professional who is qualified in mental health and can demonstrate your abilities in supporting students in higher education when they face mental health and wellbeing challenges.
You will work within the multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, which includes other Mental Health Case Workers and Trainee Counsellors, to address the needs of students who struggle with a range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Interventions include one-to-one talking therapy, as well as the delivery of group work, online workshops, events and campaigns. In addition, you will play a role in safeguarding and protection of vulnerable students, through direct intervention, or through signposting or referring to specialist services.
As an advocate for student success, you will possess a demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage a diverse caseload, as well as act as a duty worker on a rotational basis. You will have an ability to document and establish systems for receiving and tracking cases.
This role is a full-time, permanent position based at our Lancaster Campus and requires satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at an enhanced level.
Informal Enquiries: Gail Howes | Head of Student Support | gail.howes@cumbria.ac.uk
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison to the sector.
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