Specialist Mental Health Practitioner and Advisor

Part-Time, Term-Time Mental Health Practitioner & Advisor

21 hours per week, term-time only

This is a permanent position
This position will be based on Singleton Campus. There may also be a requirement to work on Bay Campus.

Introduction

To deliver an effective, creative and integrated supportive and therapeutic service to Swansea University students. To work as part of the Wellbeing Team, based in the Inclusive Student Support Services department in the directorate of Student Life. The post holder will also collaborate with Academic Faculties and Professional Services across the University to strengthen and further develop the provision available for students with a range of psychological and emotional difficulties.

Main Duties (full information available on the Job Description)

• Act as the first point of contact and plan support for students who present to the Wellbeing and Disability Service experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties
• Provide specialised mental health interventions and specific therapeutic /clinical interventions according to training level and experience.
• Help students to build resilience and balance their academic responsibilities with the need to care for their own mental wellbeing.
• Liaise with the Wellbeing and wider University departments, advising academic staff and other colleges/professional services in the co-ordination of a student’s support plan.

Essential Criteria (full information available on the Job Description)

Qualifications:

• A professional qualification in the field of mental health & recent experience of practicing within this qualification.
• Membership with an appropriate organisation

Experience:

• Experience and evidence of effective working and contribution within a multi-disciplinary team setting and respect for a holistic approach to care and support

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge of working within clinical and non-clinical mental health organisations with adults aged 17+
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management
• Understanding of students’ issues and the demands of student life skills

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach their CV including employment history to the application.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment. Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Sian Bengeyfield, Mental Health and Counselling Manager: s.e.bengeyfield@swansea.ac.uk

A satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate must be provided before a start date is confirmed

Closing date: 11pm on 3^rd December 2023

Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 4^th December 2023

Interview Date: 18^th December 2023

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