Mental Health Adviser

Would you like to work in a modern Higher Education institution where we prioritise student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement in our decision-making? Do you have a passion for placing students at the heart of everything you do? If your answer is ‘yes’, we have a great opportunity for you as a Mental Health Adviser. You will be joining the Health and Wellbeing Team at the University of Sunderland in London, part of the Services for Students department. We are here to provide support to students experiencing a range of Mental Health and wellbeing concerns that may be impacting them academically and personally. Our team is comprised of a Wellbeing Adviser, Disability Support Adviser, Mental Health Adviser, Student Finance Adviser, and International Student Support Adviser.   As a Mental Health Adviser, you will focus on the management of a specialist student service for those with diagnosed or emerging Mental Health conditions. You will provide Mental Health support to a caseload of students including those who have more severe, complex, and enduring difficulties; ensuring students obtain appropriate treatment and support to successfully complete their studies. You will be a key member of the wider Services for Students’ team and will assist the Head and Assistant Head of Service for Students in the continuous review and development of the service.  To be successful in this role, you will have professional Mental Health qualification as well as membership of a relevant professional body. You will have experience managing a large caseload of students or clients presenting with a wide range of Mental Health related issues including administering Mental Health assessments, developing relevant support plans, and monitoring progress for students or clients. You will be a skilled communicator with excellent organisational skills and possess the ability to manage multiple caseloads and projects to deadline. As our community of staff and students continues to grow, this role offers an engaging and fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on our students’ experience and outcomes. In return, we offer you: Generous 31 days of annual leave on top of Bank Holidays 5 closure days over Christmas period Season Ticket Loan Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers Access to discounts via Totum Card Free eye test Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes Enhanced maternity and paternity policies Our commitment to training and development Our location in Canary Wharf with many transport links for easy access This is an exciting time to join us. We are an innovative and ambitious satellite campus with exciting plans for 2024, and beyond. Starting in early 2024, we will be piloting a four-day working week for all core employees, & in summer 2024, we will be opening a new campus building nearby our current location - offering a modern, bright, and spacious learning and working environment.  If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please click 'Apply', you will need to register on our e-recruitment platform & complete an application form. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kristy Robinson Assistant Head of Services for Students (Wellbeing) email kristy.robinson@sunderland.ac.uk Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 29 January 2024 Please note that in order to provide quality support to our students at all times, our professional support staff work fully from the office.