Academic SectionThe Academic Section is part of the University's Professional Services and is headed by the Academic Registrar. The Section is responsible for managing all aspects of student and academic administration and plays a central role in delivering the University's commitment to excellence in education across the institution. The Student Life Directorate is part of the Academic Section and encompasses the Employability and Careers, Student Engagement, Talent Development and the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity services. We are committed to innovation and continuous enhancement within our services; and to working collaboratively across all areas of the University, and beyond, for the benefit of our students.You will be a part of the newly formed Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity service, which is responsible for providing a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment. We are looking for someone with a creative approach who is able to identify opportunities for collaborative working and can contribute to our vision for proactive and diverse services aimed at supporting students to thrive and get the most out of their time at Essex. Duties of the RoleYou will contribute to the development and delivery of a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment. Specific areas of responsibility include; delivery of student centred guidance services and assessment of risk for students seeking support for their mental and emotional health; supporting crisis and emergency procedures and following the framework for students identified as cause for concern.Additionally you will be required to respond to telephone and email enquiries from students, staff and thirds parties and undertake health promotion and psychoeducational activities with students.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will hold a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalent and will have experience of working with people with mental and emotional health difficulties, as well as experience of student facing delivery in this area. You will understand the practise of assessing student risk, working to empower and enable clients and working with stakeholders to ensure effective referral.We are looking for someone who is able to develop proactive services, take responsibility for and resolve complex matters including crisis situations for students and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will also have a proven ability to implement new processes, systems and initiatives. Please note we have three posts available. Two posts are full-time and based at our Colchester campus and the third post is 0.4fte annualised and based at our Loughton campus. Please indicate which post you are interested in applying for in your application.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 873521 / 874588 / 873461).*Further detail: Wellbeing Assessor jobpack*More information: Working at the University