Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (maternity cover)

Education and Academic Services 

This part-time (0.8 FTE) role is available from 5th May 2025 on a fixed-term basis until 4th May 2026 to cover for maternity leave. 

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working- some time on campus and some from home.  

Summary of the role 

We are looking for enthusiastic staff who can contribute to our vision for Wellbeing Services and provide a range of low intensity interventions for our diverse student community. We are seeking a qualified and IAPT-experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who would be interested in developing services and providing bespoke provision for students. You will be a skilled practitioner who has a thoughtful and adaptable approach to your work, as well as a real interest in managing complex difficulties and sensitively supporting students. You will also be committed to the advancement of stepped care services in a multidisciplinary team of staff. A DBS check will need to be completed.  

Health and wellbeing are crucial ingredients of effective study and play a key role in helping students enjoy a rich and fulfilling student experience. Our Wellbeing Centre provides a base where we aim to help students with emotional and mental health difficulties succeed in their studies and make the most of the opportunities offered by a new and diverse learning environment.  

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. 

The University of Exeter  

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. 

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.   

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year 

• options for flexible working  

• numerous discounts at leading retailers 

• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme 

• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy 

• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

Further information 

Please contact Kimberley Fairbairn k.trump@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 724381

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