Mental Health Advisor in Bangor

Salary: £38,249 - £45,413 p.a. (Grade 7)

Contract Duration: Permanent

Responsible to: Head of Wellbeing and Inclusivity

Closing Date: 03 March 2026

We are looking for an individual with the relevant qualifications, knowledge, and experience to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team that consists of Disability and SpLD advisors, Duty Counsellors and a Wellbeing Practitioner (Art Psychotherapist). You will have a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting student mental health, with the ability to connect with a diverse student population. You will also share our commitment to supporting students to succeed at Bangor University by making a real difference on a daily basis.

Candidates should hold a recognised mental health professional qualification and registration with a professional body (e.g. CCW, NMC, HCPC, BACP). Significant experience of working in an area that supports mental health and wellbeing provision or in a setting that supports clients with their mental health is also essential. The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work-life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Overview: The Directorate of Student and Academic Services brings together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:

• Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
• Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
• Campus Services, responsible for the University's day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team.

Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.

Purpose of the Job: The role holder will form part of a team of Wellbeing & Inclusivity Advisors who contribute to the provision of a professional advisory service for staff and students, internal or external referral delivery and development of a range of services including individual and group work, and curation of psycho-educational or self-help resources. The role holder will assist and support the Head of Service in promoting, developing and maintaining a safe and ethical Wellbeing & Inclusivity Service within the University.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in line with a model of support that promotes the independence and resilience of our students to best prepare students for future study or their career goals.
• Provide high level advisory/case support to students presenting with mental health difficulties, using specialist professional expertise and experience to formulate, and implement strategies, according to a range of psychological theories and models.
• Assessment for the suitability of appropriate psychological interventions and therapy.
• Provide advice on the management of the identified risks and their impact according to the assessment result.
• Provision of structured short term psychological interventions according to student need and mental health assessment outcomes.
• Liaise with internal and external services to ensure any identified risks are managed, and to ensure that students receive appropriate care and support to enable them to continue successfully with their studies, where appropriate and safe for them to do so.
• Assist applicants and advise current students on sources of support and reasonable adjustments.
• Engage with supervision as per Professional Codes of Practice.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade, as required by line management.

Qualifications/Training:

• Essential: Recognised mental health professional qualification. Registration from a professional body such as CCW, NMC, HCPC, BACP.
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree in a relevant area.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Essential: Substantial experience of working in an area that supports mental health and wellbeing provision or in a setting that supports clients with their mental health.
• Substantial experience in undertaking assessments for the suitability of psychological interventions and psychotherapy along with risk assessment.
• Experience of working with a wide range of mental health conditions and of crisis management.
• Knowledge of relevant mental health and equality legislation.
• Knowledge of local and national mental health services relevant to the needs of students in higher education.
• Knowledge of the effects of study on the mental health and wellbeing of a diverse student population.

Skills/Abilities:

• Essential: A high level of confidentiality and discretion to maintain appropriate boundaries with all stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (verbal and written) skills including the ability to communicate effectively in both Welsh and English.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn and use new systems.
• Ability to work in a team that encompasses a range of theoretical perspectives and professional specialisms.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and external agencies in the best needs of the students.
• Ability to work under own initiative, with minimal supervision, to manage own workload effectively whilst under pressure.
• Ability to work flexibly and make sound therapeutic decisions whilst adapting to the changing needs of students and the Service.

General: The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.