Wellbeing Advisor (London campus)

Part Time, Permanent (6 hours per week)

Salary: Band D (£31,004 - £35,705 per annum pro rata)

The Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.

Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.

We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.

HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.

Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a wellbeing professional to this important role to provide triage and initial assessment, risk assessment, signposting and advice to students who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

The postholder will work closely with other members of the student services team to provide a holistic service and support all students to reach their potential. This post will be attractive to those with a substantial background in Mental Health and seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real impact to students, including supporting their development of self-management.

The postholder will work within a small, professional and dedicated team within a specialist health institution. We promote continued professional development and support our staff to stay up to date with current developments and best practise. The post holder will be required to manage a busy caseload of students, responding to students in distress. You must be confident in managing students at immediate risk of course withdrawal, self-harm and/or suicidal behaviour, whilst also being able to support and advise other members of staff.

This position is based at our London campus and will work 6 hours per week over a mixture of Friday’s and Saturday’s (9.30 – 4.30 with 1 hour for lunch).

About the person

We are looking for a caring and empathetic individual who can manage a busy caseload. The successful candidate will have a level two counselling certificate, relevant employment experience and knowledge of mental health in higher education. You will be comfortable managing difficult conversations and liaising with different teams, inside and outside the organisation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

• Enhanced Employer's Pension contribution (12%)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Chiropractic treatments
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Subsidised in campus gym and discounts to local gyms
• Enhanced policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and App
• Staff development events
• Use of University library facilities
• On-site Canteen

And many more

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact the Student Wellbeing Services Manager on tmoore@aecc.ac.uk

To apply, please view the job description and person specification here and then go to https://www.hsu.ac.uk/about/join-us/ to complete an online application form.

Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Closing date: 25th November 2024

Interviews: 6th December 2024

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all.

We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS check