- Provide one-to-one and group support to students facing mental health difficulties, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Act as the first point of contact for the team and collaborate with different teams and external agencies to create and implement tailored support plans for students.
- Support the creation of Wellbeing Service and Safety Plans for vulnerable and highly vulnerable students, ensuring their safety while promoting areas for personal growth.
- Deliver targeted interventions to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns, supporting students' overall wellbeing and resilience. Alongside monitoring student progress and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, tracking student progress, wellbeing, and safeguarding concerns. Alongside record data, create reports, and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
- Work alongside the wellbeing and inclusion teams to help foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
- Be part of the mental health first aid team, offering general advice and emotional support to students on a range of wellbeing issues.
- Mental Health First Aid Qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience in working within safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience in suicide prevention and supporting people at risk.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with data entry and record keeping systems.
- Experience within an educational setting supporting students with mental health challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
- Experience working with external agencies.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to education and support.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a school, college, or university setting.