Wellbeing Consultant at University of Exeter
Job Description
This part-time (29.2 hours per week), term time only post (working 30 weeks per year) is available from 25/09/2023 on a permanent basis.
The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working, some time from campus and some time from home. The pro-rated starting salary for this part time position will be from circa £22,660 (term-time only, 30 weeks per year). We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from people from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and men, as these are groups currently underrepresented within our Wellbeing Services working community.
Please note that this post will be subject to a clear DBS check.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit a flexible and adaptable Wellbeing Consultant to join our highly skilled and committed team on a permanent basis. The role will involve short term counselling, triage and liaison with GPs, NHS, Mental Health services and the Wellbeing team. You may be the first point of contact for students experiencing acute emotional distress and will be able to deal with their complex mental health difficulty. You will also provide on-going therapeutic interventions for students experiencing difficulty with emotional instability either in the Wellbeing Centre or off site, remote services and web provision.
About you
We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced practitioner who can offer mental health support and advice to students, provide a range of clinical interventions and manage and coordinate cases. You will be required to have an additional qualification in counselling and be accredited by the BACP (or working towards accreditation) so that you are equipped to offer a range of specialist therapeutic services for students. You will need to demonstrate a breadth of therapeutic and clinical expertise and show the ability to transfer their skills to a Higher Education context.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to join an innovative service allowing you to develop your skills and engage in service development projects. As a skilled practitioner who has a sensitive and adaptable approach to their work, you will show a real interest in supporting students, assessing and managing risk and in contributing to the advancement of stepped therapy services within a multi-disciplinary team context. You will be a skilled practitioner, able work with colleagues at all levels and demonstrate excellent communication skills to negotiate and influence.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details of this role.
