Student Mental Health Practitioner

Student Mental Health Practitioner

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This role is paid on a range provided by the University of Surrey. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Are you a registered mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, or work in any other Nursing Discipline and looking for a new rewarding role? The University of Surrey\’s Wellbeing and Welfare department has a great opportunity for Mental Health Practitioners to join the team and contribute to the student experience.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled mental health professional with experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This fixed‑term role is available on a full‑time or part‑time basis for up to 12 months. Working hours can be discussed during the hiring process, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be based on our campus.

As Part Of The Role, You Will

• Play a lead role in supporting the service and the wider University to offer proactive and compassionate mental health support to our entire student community.
• Work with the Wellbeing team to develop a service to meet the changing needs of students with mental health concerns and bring about evidence‑based improvements to the service provision.
• We will consider applications from recent graduates with a current membership of the NMC/Social Work England/HCPC.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are a flexible, fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life‑changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

• 14.5% employer Pension Contribution
• 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on‑site childcare
• On‑site world‑class leisure facilities at discounted rates
• On‑site parking, cafes and restaurants

How To Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply on our website with a full CV and covering letter.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Higher Education