We are looking for high-calibre person to join our Student Support Services Department team as a Mental Health Advisor. This permanent, full-time position will be based physically at the Birmingham campus and will be working with students using our Online provision as well as the traditional face to face campus’.
There will be a requirement to work with students across the whole student population (UK & International settings) and occasional travel to other campuses will be necessary.
As Mental Health Advisor you will play an active part in the overarching Wellbeing Team, sharing ideas and knowledge with other members of the team and with colleagues in the wider student support services department.
Please note: this is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days on campus per week
As our Mental Health Advisor, you will:
- Provide specialist confidential mental health support to students who are referred in to the service by academic and business professional staff across the University
- Maintain a caseload of complex mental health cases ensuring risk is managed effectively in line with the University’s policies
- Work in collaboration with other Student Support Services colleagues in the promotion of mental wellbeing within the student and wider University community.
- Work closely with Student Support Services colleagues to develop clear pathways for referrals within the department and to external groups
- Provide expert advice, support and training to University staff in supporting students with mental health issues.
We are looking for people who are/have:
- Recognised and current mental health nursing, mental health social work and/or a mental health based qualification or experience.
- Relevant recent experience of working in a Mental Health setting such as IAPT, CMHT, University/College Mental Health Team
- Experience of managing a complex case load of clients presenting with a range of mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of the mental health needs of young adults and/or students in higher education and how to refer cases into NHS and voluntary sector bodies.
- Expert knowledge and skill of undertaking mental health needs and risk assessments
- Ability to work flexibly in response to mental health crisis or other similar urgent situations, including flexible working hours and locations
Benefits
On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (exc stats), and there’s a rewards package that includes:
- Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
- Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts
At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.
Be part of a diverse and inclusive community
We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.
