Men’s Welfare Officer

fayaz abdul kareem (he/him)

Contact details: fayaz2.abdulkareem@live.uwe.ac.uk 

 

TERM 1 2024/25 WINS

• Collaborated with sports and societies who engaged with Movember campaigns
• Collaborating with The Students' Union on campaigns
• Working with SU President to support affordable bus travel for all students
• Focusing on toxic masculinity with sports clubs that have male students in them

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Men's Welfare Officer Purpose of Post:

1. To represent and campaign on issues related to men’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare.
2. To work The Students’ Union and its initiatives that have a focus on men’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare; providing strategic advice and offering operational support where possible.
3. To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
• To represent issues on men’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare at The Students’ Union Executive, in the wider Student’s Union and to the University.
• To champion and work on national men’s mental health, wellbeing and welfare campaigns (e.g. Movember, Heads Together and CALM)
• To regularly obtain feedback from students via GOATing (Go Out And Talk) sessions and present this to ensure The Students’ Union accurately reflects the needs and wants of its members.
• To hold office/digital hours (normally one hour a week) - you can utilise the desk space in any of The Students’ Union Offices on any campus or we can book you a space.
• To maintain your personal and official email account for The Students’ Union, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
• To actively promote yourself via social media and promote the work of The Students’ Union to encourage students to engage and maximise the opportunities available to them.
• To encourage other students to be involved with the democratic processes of The Students’ Union.
• To ensure Student Ideas are taken forward and actioned wherever possible. 
• To support activities such as Open Days, Freshers’ events and other events run by The Students’ Union.
• To uphold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
• To build a community of men students though running events or engaging with men students however else you deem appropriate.

Benefits of the Role:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
• Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
• Gain experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change.
• Bid into the campaigns budget to gain financial and resource support for your campaign ideas.
• Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
• Practical real-life experience.
• Develop leadership skills and gain experience of leading an organisation.
• Documented on your HEAR.
• A reference for future employers

If you are interested in running for this role, please contact studentreps@uwe.ac.uk