Campus Mental Health Adviser – Student Wellbeing

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Great pension schemes

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Welfare and Wellbeing professional to join the Wellbeing Consultancy team. The role will respond to welfare concerns and provide guidance and signposting to students, parents, and staff.

It involves in-person, telephone and online meetings to support student welfare and risk management. The post is campus-based with some hybrid flexibility, working 29.6 hours per week over four days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health difficulties and their impact on individuals and university life.
• Experience in crisis management and safeguarding.
• Flexible/duty-style working and ability to manage high workload.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
• Proficient IT skills: Word, Excel, Email, Internet, Databases.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact for students with varied, complex and sensitive mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
• Provide advice, guidance and information on internal and external services.
• Provide assessment and short-term support to students, including safety planning.
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate.
• Manage safeguarding and follow up incidents and out-of-hours support.
• Offer proactive appointments and liaise with academic schools and university departments.
• Support staff with safeguarding, crisis management and training.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with external bodies.
• Undertake regular training/CPD and keep up to date with legislation and policy.
• Maintain accreditations and promote wellbeing activities.
• Complete and maintain electronic notes per policy and data protection.

Skills

Crisis management

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Flexible working

IT skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Mental health professional qualification

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Welfare and Wellbeing professional to join the Wellbeing Consultancy team. The role will respond to welfare concerns and provide guidance and signposting to students, parents, and staff.

It involves in-person, telephone and online meetings to support student welfare and risk management. The post is campus-based with some hybrid flexibility, working 29.6 hours per week over four days.