Wellbeing Caseworker (Mental Health)

Fixed-term maternity cover to January 2017, Full-time 37.5 hours a week, 52 weeks per year

Student Services at Falmouth Exeter Plus is a uniquely innovative and dynamic workplace, and supports students of both Falmouth and Exeter Universities. We are now looking for a Wellbeing Caseworker (Mental Health) to join our Student Services team.

Working as part of a team, you would support student retention, engagement, achievement and satisfaction by providing assessment, advice and support enabling students to manage challenges and participate fully in student life. You would address the full range of mental health problems in a sensitive and professional manner, and liaise with community services where required. Flexible working in response to crisis/risk is an essential in this role.

You will ideally be RMN qualified, and will certainly have a degree or equivalent qualification. You must have relevant professional mental health experience and will be approachable, pragmatic and an active listener. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of vulnerability, confidentiality and managing risk.  Personal resilience and the ability to remain calm in response to challenging situations are also vital.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include membership of Cornwall’s Local Government Pension Scheme, a flexible benefits and performance recognition scheme, subsidised local public transport and refectory discount.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 10 December 2015.

Interviews have been scheduled for Thursday 17 December 2015.

For further details and to apply for this position, please visit www.fxplus.ac.uk/jobs