This key role will primarily be working with students presenting with a range of severe and enduring mental health conditions to provide assessments and short-term solution focussed interventions. To help them overcome and manage challenges, to recover, support themselves and participate fully in student life.
The key responsibilities for the role include providing an immediate response to mental health crisis and concern; facilitating referrals and ongoing liaison with university departments, external and statutory services including the local Primary Care Network, Community Mental Health/ Home Treatment/ Early intervention teams and GP surgeries to ensure a supportive and joined up approach to student wellbeing and mental health support.
You will also contribute to proactive interventions as part of the Wellbeing multi-disciplinary team. This includes advice and training for staff on mental health in a university environment; facilitating group sessions; contributing to the ongoing development of self-help resources; as well as university partnership initiatives.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have the following skills/experience:
- Substantial experience of completing mental health biopsychosocial assessments, care planning and coordinating, assessing and managing risk, and responding to immediate crisis.
- Experience of active contributions to service development initiatives
- Ability to adapt to a role in a university setting, flexibly supporting the multi-disciplinary team approach to enable students to academically progress
- Experience of, and commitment to, working collaboratively and positively in a team
- Ability to remain calm and deal sensitively and effectively with difficult situations in a high demand environment.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to successfully undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
This senior post is offered on a fixed term for 8 months, full-time, 37.5 hours per week basis, working across Monday-Friday. There may be flexibility in working hours which can be discussed further at interview.
Contact [email protected] with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 11 October 2026.
About Us
It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.
Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.
Wellbeing Practitioner (Mental Health) in Penryn employer: Falmouth Careers
The Institute of Photography, part of Falmouth University, is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including a substantial pension contribution, annual salary increments, and a commitment to diversity, we create an inclusive environment where staff can thrive while engaging with students in a vibrant educational setting. Join us for a rewarding experience in a dynamic role that values your contributions and fosters your development.
