Graduate Intern Student Services Wellbeing Internal Only

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We are recruiting for a Graduate Intern to join our highly regarded Student Wellbeing Services for a period of up to 28 weeks to cover the secondment of the current postholder. You will have a complex role in supporting the three Student Wellbeing teams (Mental Health, Counselling and Pastoral & Spiritual Support) who offer support to students in a timely fashion, at the time of need. The role is fast paced and varied; duties include providing extensive administrative support but you will also assist us in developing the support we provide our student population in a wide range of different areas. This may include awareness-raising campaigns and events (particularly marketing and promotion of the department including social media) as well as designing online content. The role may include student facing work. You will receive ongoing mentorship by a member of the Mental Health team. This is to help you develop skills such as risk management, prioritising risk, wellbeing and mental health awareness whilst supporting you in the different challenges you may face in the role. The role will give opportunity to acquire a skillset of competences that would prepare you for a future career in a fast-paced, customer focused environment. We invite applications from recent graduates who have a passion for mental health and wellbeing. Ideally you will also have some knowledge of student support within Higher Education. We're looking for candidates who are able to help us to deliver a student-focused, professional, friendly and efficient student service. You will be used to working with a variety of systems (including Microsoft Office, Excel) to accurately collate, input, investigate and maintain accurate data reports. You will be competent in the use of social media and how to use this to promote campaigns and messages. This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the full range of support services offered to students at the University of Plymouth, joining our professional, friendly and committed team. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dawn Hastings - Email: **** **** This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 28 weeks to cover a period of absence. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing week beginning 15th November and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£20,600 - £22,254 per annum - Grade 3
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
You will have a complex role in supporting the three Student Wellbeing teams (Mental Health, Counselling and Pastoral & Spiritual Support) who offer support to students in a timely
fashion, at the time of need.
The role is fast paced and varied; duties include providing extensive administrative support but you will also assist us in developing the support we provide our student population in a wide range of different areas. This may include awareness-raising campaigns and events (particularly marketing and promotion of the department including social media) as well as designing online content. The role may include student facing work.
You will receive ongoing mentorship by a member of the Mental Health team. This is to help you develop skills such as risk management, prioritising risk, wellbeing and mental health awareness whilst supporting you in the different challenges you may face in the role. The role will give opportunity to acquire a skillset of competences that would prepare you for a future career in a fast-paced, customer focused environment.
We invite applications from recent graduates who have a passion for mental health and wellbeing. Ideally you will also have some knowledge of student support within Higher Education. We're looking for candidates who are able to help us to deliver a student-focused, professional, friendly and efficient student service.
You will be used to working with a variety of systems (including Microsoft Office, Excel) to accurately collate, input, investigate and maintain accurate data reports.
You will be competent in the use of social media and how to use this to promote campaigns and messages.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the full range of support services offered to students at the University of Plymouth, joining our professional, friendly and committed team.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dawn Hastings - Email: ****
****
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 28 weeks to cover a period of absence.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing week beginning 15th November and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
A8204
£20,600 - £22,254 per annum - Grade 3
20600
20600
22254
Professional/Support Services
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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