Mental Health Officer

Mental Health Officer37 hours Mon – FriTerm Time +1 week PermanentSSP11 £28,634pa. Full Time Equivalent, Actual £25,228pa John Leggott College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Mental Health Officer to work within our college community. The right candidate will work as part of our supportive Wellbeing team to support students with challenging mental health difficulties throughout their time at John Leggott College. The role will involve managing a caseload of students and being assigned to individual students providing 1:1 support at the request of the Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies the post holder will support and assist students with complex mental health difficulties, including any practical support that may be required. Having robust communication skills, both written and verbal is key to this role and the maintenance of confidential records. We are looking to recruit an individual with experience of working with young people in an education setting who has knowledge of the mental health issues that affect them. The post holder would be expected to have good IT skills, an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships.Why Choose Us?At John Leggott College, we offer more than just a job — we offer a community. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.By joining our team, you’ll benefit from:A dynamic and welcoming college cultureOpportunities for professional development and growthAccess to modern facilities and resourcesStaff Benefits Include:Free onsite parkingOnsite canteen and Costa CoffeeLocal discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Pension scheme and other staff perksFind Out More – For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact humanresources@leggott.ac.uk. To apply please complete an application form and send to our HR Team as we are unable to accept CV’s.Salary: SSP11 £28,634pa Full Time Equivalent, actual £25,228pa for a full academic year September to August paid in 12 equal monthly payments The closing date for applications is 9am 5th May 2026Interviews on week commencing 11th May 2026 John Leggott College has a strong commitment to Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced check by the Enhanced Disclosure clearance through the DBS and other checks may be required.