Mental Health Mentor

About the role

At Bournemouth University we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the academic and personal success of our students. The role of Mental Health Mentor plays is critical in enabling students to thrive and we are looking for compassionate and skilled professional to join us. You will have a relevant professional qualification, for example, Mental Health Nurse, member of the BACP or National Counselling Society, along with the experience and skills to hold a caseload of students, facilitate the creation of risk assessments and safety plans, provide specific in interventions to support student engagement, achievement and progression and collaborate with the wider Student Services team

This position is for a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, at 18.5 hours a week.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. You can assess your eligibility for sponsorship on the UKVI website.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure.

Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.

The interview date for this role will be on Friday 27^th June 2025; successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted with more information nearer the time.

About the department

Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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