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Mental Health and Wellbeing Adviser

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong organizational skills, clear communication, a grasp of trauma-informed care, experience with vulnerable individuals, and a proactive attitude to positively impact our community.
  • You will promote mental wellbeing, deliver initiatives, provide individual support, and collaborate with staff and agencies to meet learners' holistic needs for academic and personal success.

Requirements

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Good understanding of trauma-informed care and supporting vulnerable individuals
  • A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt
  • Experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults in a professional setting
  • Most importantly, you’ll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community

Responsibilities

  • The Wellbeing & Mental Health Adviser will be responsible for promoting and supporting the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of learners.
  • This role involves delivering wellbeing initiatives, offering individual support, and creating an environment that fosters positive mental health, resilience, and personal development.
  • You will work closely with learners staff, and external agencies to ensure learners’ holistic needs are met, enabling them to succeed both academically and personally.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Wellbeing & Mental Health Adviser role?

The position is full-time, term-time only, working 40 weeks per year.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, we are looking for candidates with experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in a professional setting.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

While specific qualifications are not mentioned, a good understanding of trauma-informed care and strong communication skills are essential.

What benefits does Capital City College offer?

Capital City College offers a comprehensive benefits package including membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to the TELLUS discount and wellbeing platform, participation in the Cycle to Work scheme, and many more.

Will I be required to undergo a background check?

Yes, all roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check, with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

How does the college support professional development?

The college provides five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days that can be used for your professional development.

What kind of environment can I expect to work in?

You can expect to work in a friendly and inclusive environment focused on delivering high-quality support and promoting positive mental health.

Are there opportunities for involvement in wellbeing initiatives?

Yes, the role involves delivering wellbeing initiatives and creating an environment that fosters positive mental health and personal development.

Is this role based at a single campus or multiple locations?

The role is based in one of Capital City College’s campuses, as it supports over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses.

What is the college's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Capital City College prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive organization, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Capital City College Group is London’s largest further education college group.

Education
Industry
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Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Capital City College is London’s largest further education college group, providing exceptional education and training for our students, business clients and other stakeholders. We comprise three of London’s largest and most popular colleges – City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL) – as well as a bespoke training provider for employers and apprentices, Capital City College Training.