At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health conditions, especially those with Autism Spectrum Condition.
- Company: Join a leading creative education network dedicated to student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and comprehensive employee support programmes.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education disability support and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34452 - 37840 £ per year.
AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields.
Location: Liverpool
Contract Type: Part-Time, 22.2 hours per week - 0.6 FTE
Salary: £34,452 - £37,840 (the salary will be pro-rata £20,671.2 - £22,704 depending on experience)
Closing Date: 22/08/2026
About the Role
AD Education UK is seeking to recruit a Mental Health Adviser with Expertise in Autism to join the Student Wellbeing Team. The role is a Part-Time (0.6 FTE - 3 days) permanent contract based at the Liverpool Campus.
The Mental Health Adviser will primarily be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and support, on an individual or group basis, to disabled students. They will manage a caseload of students with a full range of mental health conditions - including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder - with a particular emphasis on supporting students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). They will encourage and support students to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and arrange access to support recommended in needs assessment reports.
The role holder will support the development, organisation, promotion and evaluation of the service and will implement changes under guidance from the Heads of Service where appropriate. The post holder is expected to keep up to date with developments across the sector and to identify good practices in supporting student need within an HE environment.
The successful candidate(s) will be experienced and committed higher education professionals, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality disability support in the area of mental health and ensuring complex cases are responded to and dealt with appropriately. They will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work in a proactive, independent manner and demonstrate resilience and empathy for students managing ongoing and complex difficulties.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives, working alongside a passionate team in a supportive environment.
Equality of Opportunity
AD Education UK has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. Its mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Safeguarding
AD Education UK is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.
Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
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