Specialist Mental Health Mentor

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere. 

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

- THE ROLE –

The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist mentoring support to students who have disclosed a disability, with a particular focus on mental health.

The post holder will apply their knowledge and experience of higher education to identify appropriate support strategies and deliver effective mentoring. They will work collaboratively with students to develop and implement Individual Learning Contracts (ILCs), taking a holistic approach to assessing students’ needs. This process will involve reference to medical documentation, including (but not limited to) diagnostic assessments, medical reports, and Needs Assessment Reports.

A strong understanding of UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisers Network) guidelines is essential, as is a sound knowledge of common mental health diagnoses, their symptoms, and the potential impact on academic performance and the broader university experience.

As an integral member of the Wellbeing Service, the post holder will report directly to the Wellbeing Advice Manager and collaborate closely with Mental Health Advisors, Disability Advisors, and both internal and external stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive appropriate, coordinated support to enhance their overall university experience.

The post holder is expected to have a strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Mental Health Act, and the Equality Act, and understand how these frameworks apply within a higher education setting.

The post holder will be expected to work on campus and travel to other university campuses as required, including Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff, Birmingham, and London.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role. Click the 'Apply' button above.

- DBS -

This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply will be Enhanced with Adult’s Barred List.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

• - Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
• - For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
• - This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job (grade 5 and above)
• - This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement.

Closing date: 11^th October 2025

Interview date: TBC