Wellbeing Practitioner (Part-Time)

Bournemouth; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

30 days leave

Health & wellbeing

Travel discounts

Family leave

On-site nursery

Campus facilities

Job summary

Bournemouth University is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Counselling & Wellbeing service. You will conduct assessments, provide short-term interventions and lead group sessions to promote student retention and progression.

The role supports an inclusive environment with flexible or hybrid working options and a commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a relevant professional qualification (e.g., PWP, OT or Mental Health Nurse).
• Experience in assessing and providing short-term interventions.
• Ability to facilitate groups and workshops for students.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of student wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Provide short-term interventions and signpost as needed.
• Facilitate groups/workshops to promote student engagement and progression.
• Collaborate with Student Services to support inclusion and retention.

Skills

Assessment skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Empathy

Education

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Nurse

Job description

About the role

At Bournemouth University we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes the academic and personal success of our students. The Counselling & Wellbeing service plays a critical role in enabling students to thrive and we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Practitioner to join us. You will have a relevant professional qualification, for example Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, along with the experience and skills to undertake assessments and provide short-term interventions and facilitate groups and workshops to promote student retention, engagement, achievement and progression.

Interviews will be held on either 28th or 29th September.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

About the department

Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job!

Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

• PAY - a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
• PENSION - a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions
• HOLIDAY - Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)
• WORK LIFE BALANCE - flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [e-mail].