Counselling and Mental Health Services Manager

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Salary: £50,129 to £62,662 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £72,061 per annum)

The Registry supports all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.

Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver not only meets the needs of our students but also enables delivery of a vision for a developmental and collaborative model of student services that supports a transformational educational experience for students. We are excited for this next chapter in our service and welcome applicants with vision, drive and a passion for supporting student success.

About the Role

As Counselling and Mental Health Services Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for this multi-disciplinary team which contributes to positive student experience and outcomes by enabling students to manage their emotional, psychological and mental wellbeing. You will lead a core team supported by a wider group of volunteer associates and trainees. Working within the wider context of the Student Services Department, you will establish and maintain close links with related student and staff support teams, and will be the clinical lead for the team.

You will, in conjunction with the Head of Student Services, lead on embedding across the institution a clear, visible and positive strategy around mental health. In this role, you will also build effective networks with a range of other University services and teams, the Union of Students and external services, and make sure that the whole of the team is also building such networks.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess a strong and proven track record of assessing and managing clinical risk within depth knowledge and application of a broad range of counselling models,

In addition, you will have a demonstrable record of strong leadership skills in order to manage and develop a team and support staff working under pressure. This will be coupled with excellent organisational and problem solving skills and personal resilience in managing conflict. You will hold an honours degree and relevant post-clinical qualifications and will have the ability to conduct systematic evaluation of service provision to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sarah Richardson, Head of Student Services via s.richardson@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Sunday 16 February 2025

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