Wellbeing Practitioner

Severn Vale School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Funded counselling sessions

In-house menopause support group

Long service awards

Gym membership

Job summary

Severn Vale School is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Wellbeing Team. You will provide one-to-one and group support, help with crisis management, and promote mental health awareness across the student community.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3+ counselling qualification or have experience in a mental health/wellbeing setting with young people or adults. A proactive, autonomous approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3+ counselling qualification or demonstrable experience in mental health/wellbeing with children or adults.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Able to tailor interventions to individual students' needs and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one wellbeing sessions.
• Run group wellbeing activities and sessions.
• Assist with crisis management.
• Promote mental health awareness across the school community.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3+ counselling qualification

Job description

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. We are looking for an empathetic and dedicated Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Wellbeing Team at Severn Vale School. The successful candidate will work as part of a team with two other wellbeing practitioners, providing professional support to students experiencing emotional, social, and mental health challenges. As a key part of our Wellbeing Team, you will deliver one-to-one sessions, group sessions, help with crisis management and promote mental health awareness across the school community. The successful applicant will hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 or above certificate in counselling) OR have experience, working in a
mental health/wellbeing setting with children or adults, You will have experience working with children and adolescents, demonstrating effective interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills. You will have a clear understanding of the challenges faced by young people including the impact of social media, family dynamics and peer relationships. You will be a confident, autonomous practitioner who is able to adapt the intervention to the needs of the individual student.In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
• In-house menopause support group
• Long service awards
• Gym membership
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
• A varied programme of well-being activities and club
• This is a permanent contract, 3 or 4 days per week, 39 weeks per year. Hours of work will be 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 October.