Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Student Support and Foundation Learning Department as an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis. \\n\\nYou will be required to travel; this role will be across multiple sites.\\n\\nThe purpose of this role is to be a member of the TMC Cross-College Emotional Health and Wellbeing team, providing effective and timely wellbeing support and interventions for student in need of Emotional Health and Wellbeing support.\\n\\nEmotional Health and Wellbeing practitioners will work alongside the Pastoral and Safeguarding team lead to map and develop close working relationships with a whole range of local services in their area. This is to enable an integrated community response to meet the wellbeing needs of students.

This will involve working alongside all stakeholders including students and families. Emotional Health and Wellbeing practitioners will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the support offer for students.\\n\\nYou will work with the Director of Safeguarding and Emotional Health & Wellbeing to manage and respond to referrals. You will also be a point of contact for advice, guidance, and support for colleagues within the college.\\n\\nIn order to do this role, you will need:\\n\\nNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in Mental Health and Wellbeing, psychology, or social sciences\\nHold Level 2 qualification in English and Maths\\nExperience of working with young people with mental health problems*\\nExperience of liaison with a range of agencies.\\nExperience of delivering services in a community setting.\\nExperience of caseload management.\\nExcellent communication skills.\\nAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.\\nSkills and knowledge in using participatory young person ways of working.\\nUnderstanding of the issues young people face and how this impact on their mental health\\nRelevant of experience of IT systems such as Microsoft packages\\nThe ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures and in collaboration with the young person\\nExperience of forming and maintaining appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with Young People and / or Vulnerable Adults.In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:\\n\\n35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.\\n3 well-being days.\\nFree Breakfast.\\nSignificant pension contribution.\\nRetail discounts.\\nEmployee Assistance Program.\\nCycle to work scheme.\\nSimply Health scheme care vouchers.Safeguarding\\n\\nLTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.\\n\\nEqual Opportunities Statement\\n\\nAt The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.\\n\\nThe closing date for this job advert is 28/03/2025.

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