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Mental Health Adviser
University of Sunderland in London - Services for Students
| Location: |
University of Sunderland in London |
| Salary: |
£39,641 to £47,368
per annum
|
| Hours per Week: |
35 (for nominal purposes) |
| Closing Date: |
Thursday 23 March 2023 |
| Interview Date: |
To be confirmed
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| Reference: |
USL557 |
Salary from August 2023 will be: £40,573 to £48,686
Would you like to work in a modern Higher Education institution where student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement are at the forefront of how we make our decisions? Are you ready to place the student at the heart of all that you do? If your answer is ‘yes’, we have a great opportunity for you to experience it all for yourself as a Mental Health Adviser.
This a brand new role which will focus on the management of a specialist student service for those with diagnosed or emerging mental health conditions. You will provide mental health support to a caseload of students including those who have more severe, complex, and enduring difficulties; ensuring students obtain appropriate treatment and support to successfully complete their studies. You will be a key member of the wider services for students’ team and will assist the Head and Assistant Head of Service for Students in the continuous review and development of the service.
To be successful in this role, you will have professional mental health qualification as well as membership of a relevant professional body. You will have knowledge of the higher education sector and experience managing a large caseload of students or clients presenting with a wide range of mental health related issues. You will be a skilled communicator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple caseloads and projects to deadline.
With our community of staff and students growing steadily, this is an interesting and rewarding role which offers the chance to positively impact the experience and outcomes of our students.
In return, we offer you:
• Generous 31 days of annual leave on top of Bank Holidays
• 5 closure days over Christmas period
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
• Access to discounts via Totum Card
• Free eye test
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• Our location in Canary Wharf with many transport links for easy access
If you are up for the challenge and want to know more, please see the attached job description and person specification.
To meet the requirements of this student-facing role, we anticipate the successful candidate will be based full-time at the UoSiL campus in Canary Wharf, in London. We will consider flexible working if needed.
To apply, you will need to register on our e-recruitment platform and complete an application form.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kim Patrick, Acting Head of Services for Students via email kim.patrick@sunderland.ac.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, 23 March 2023
Interviews will be held on: TBC