Mental Health Adviser

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Counselling and Mental Health Support Service.  The Service is responsible for providing psychotherapeutic interventions and mental health support to a diverse and complex student community.

The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting and helping to manage those experiencing emotional distress and mental illness. They will ideally have experience of working with young adults with complex needs and an ability to assess and support students who present with risk.  A working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory mental health services and of educational settings would also be of benefit.

A key aspect of the role will be to offer appropriate support and guidance to academic and non-academic staff within Keele University, alongside effective liaison with other support structures such as disability teams, NHS Access Teams, Wellbeing Centres, GP surgeries and our Student Union.

Ideally some experience of health promotion in relation to community development, mental health and wellbeing.  It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work alongside the wider team in developing our peer support initiative.  Experience of working online will be advantageous.

The post holder will have a recognised qualification in mental health profession – nursing, OT or Mental Health Social Worker and will offer one to one or group support alongside a large and supportive team.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For further information please contact Ruth Hodkinson, Head of Student Inclusion and Accessibility on r.a.hodkinson@keele.ac.uk.

For full post details click on the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date for applications: 16/07/2024

Interviews will take place on: 26/07/2024

Post reference: KU000004150

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