Mental Health Practitioner - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised and knowledgeable mental health professional to fulfil this role.

You will either be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Mental Health Occupational Therapist or equivalent.

You will be at least 3 years post qualifying and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You will be well versed in mental health services and crisis pathways and will have comprehensive experience of mental state and risk assessment.

You will have ideally had some experience in delivering training and/or offering comprehensive support to non-professional staff.

As a Mental Health Practitioner there may be times when you will be required to be flexible in your role and support other aspects of service delivery.

We operate on campus and in-person with some remote appointment provision depending on need and circumstance at the time. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9-5 but this post may require some flexibility in working hours.

PLEASE NOTE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERVICES HERE:
Counselling and Mental Health Service (The University of Manchester)

The University of Manchester has a rich heritage of discovery, social change and a pioneering spirit, which has been at the heart of what we do since 1824.

When you join our university, you become part of a truly diverse and global community of staff, students and alumni all focused on ensuring that we are recognised for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society.

We're a proud Manchester institution and have ambitious plans for our future.

At the heart of our vision are our people - a diverse, inclusive community of individuals who work together to create positive change for the world around them.

Research and teaching are the foundation of what we do, but the University relies on a range of roles to help create the exceptional.

If you think boldly, act with integrity and celebrate difference, then this could be the place for you.

The University Campus Support and Security Services provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for its students, staff and visitors across the entire University Estate, providing welfare assistance as required, with the continuous aim of ensuring an inclusive, hospitable, supportive and safe environment for all.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more _here_

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift._

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Claire Francis

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.