Mental Health and Wellbeing team

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £35,326 to £39,739 per annum
Grade: Grade 7
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Friday 15 October 2021
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 31 October 2021 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Wednesday 17 November 2021
Reference: OTR-136-21

Are you an experienced and qualified mental health practitioner used to providing one to one support to people with complex mental health conditions?

If so, this opportunity to join our Student Support & Wellbeing team providing advice and support for students who are experiencing mental health or wellbeing difficulties, could be the perfect next step for you.

The role will see you managing a demanding caseload, making assessments of risk and referring on as appropriate, so experience in risk assessment/ management and responding pro-actively to mental health emergencies is needed, along with excellent communication and prioritisation skills.

As Mental Health Adviser you will:

provide specialist advice and support to students with mental health difficulties
assess mental-health risk and take appropriate, timely action
assess the academic support requirements for each student and create Inclusive Learning Plans
undertake a range of administrative processes to ensure professional standards are upheld and the service meets quality targets

To succeed in this role you will have:

a first degree or equivalent qualification or experience, plus a relevant professional qualification in mental health
relevant experience of providing one to one support to people with complex mental health conditions
demonstrable experience of using counselling/advice and guidance skills to a high level in sensitive and complex cases
commitment to deliver and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the day to day work of the role

Student Support and Wellbeing provides assistance to those students who need extra support to enable them to manage their own educational and personal progression. We are committed to improving access to learning and provide a wide range of support to our students.

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ over 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: OTR-136-21