Mental Health Adviser

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
To play a key role in contributing to a professional, specialist advice and guidance service to students with a range of mental health and wellbeing difficulties and vulnerabilities. This service enables students to engage in and access their studies and encourages academic progress and student retention.

To comprehensively respond to a range of concerns related to mental health and wellbeing risk and vulnerability, from a range of sources. This includes but is not limited to: external health and emergency services, students, families, academic and professional service colleagues, and other third parties.

To advise and support the wider HEI in relation to meeting the needs of students, acting as a source of knowledge and expertise on student mental health and welfare.

The role is campus based. There may be some flexible hybrid working dependent on service need.

You will work closely as part of a duty team, supporting colleagues and sharing responsibility for promoting student welfare, responding to concerns, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. A strong team ethos and commitment to working together are essential.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require a DBS before you can commence in the role.

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