Student Mental Health Advisor

Division, Department: Student Wellbeing/CUA

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £37,631 up to £42,943 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Our Mission: Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are at the heart of what we do and are key to our success; we each play a key role in making a difference and embrace the challenge to improve the lives of our communities.

This role is based within CU Academic Services, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group. This role will be based at our Scarborough Campus.

The Role: We are recruiting a Student Mental Health Advisor to join our Student Wellbeing Team. In this role, you will manage a caseload, providing support on a one-to-one basis to students who experience mental health difficulties or with a dual diagnosis of learning difficulties/mental health with associated behavioural issues. You will be the first point of contact for students who are presenting with moderate to acute mental health issues and will be responsible for providing initial assessments, practical assistance, signposting and advice, making referrals to appropriate external specialist services as required. You will also be able to respond to a crisis situation such as students at immediate risk of self-harm and/or suicidal behaviours, liaising with staff across the group to implement crisis intervention procedures. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of workshops/group sessions on issues relating to student mental health and work with the Welfare and Wellbeing and Disability Support teams to ensure students can access suitable support and appropriate funding.

Our Successful Candidate: You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Health, Psychology, or Counselling. You will have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in the NHS/local authority, along with experience of working in a clinical capacity within a mental health setting. Your experience will include the ability to manage situations that are difficult and sensitive in nature, along with crisis intervention and working within policy and procedures to manage the demands of external professional requirements. In order to satisfy the unpredictable demands of the service, a willingness to work in a flexible capacity is required.

The Benefits: Along with a competitive salary, we offer an industry-leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture: As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025