Mental Health Case Worker (0.5 FTE)

LOCATION: Carlisle Fusehill Street

Expected interview date: 6^th May 2025

We are the University of Cumbria, a place where people are at the heart of all we do, where enriching the lives of our students, staff and the communities we serve means we make a difference that really matters. 

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

Are you looking for an exciting, varied and rewarding role supporting student mental health and wellbeing?

As our Mental Health Case Worker, you will be a proactive and enthusiastic professional who is qualified in mental health and can demonstrate your abilities in supporting students in higher education when they face mental health and wellbeing challenges.

You will work within the multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, which includes other Mental Health Case Workers and Trainee Counsellors, to address the needs of students who struggle with a range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Interventions include one-to-one talking therapy, as well as the delivery of group work, online workshops and events and campaigns. In addition, you will play a role in safeguarding and protection of vulnerable students, through direct intervention, or through signposting or referring to specialist services. 

As an advocate for student success, you will possess a demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage a diverse caseload, as well as act as a duty worker on a rotational basis. You will have an ability to document and establish systems for receiving and tracking cases. 

This role is a part-time, permanent position.

This role requires satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at an enhanced level. 

The majority of work will be on campus, with some hybrid working from home based on business need.

Informal Enquiries: Gail Howes | Head of Student Support |  gail.howes@cumbria.ac.uk 

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week (pro rata), 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, hybrid working in line with business need and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information please click HERE 

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We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.

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