Mental Health Adviser

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational institution in High Wycombe is seeking a qualified Mental Health Adviser to provide assessments, crisis support, and interventions for students. The successful candidate will deliver personalized support plans and manage a varied caseload. Excellent communication and risk-management skills are essential, along with the ability to work autonomously. The role involves collaboration with teams and contributing to mental health training across campuses.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (30 days plus bank holidays)

Hybrid working

Training & development support

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Range of staff discounts

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified practitioner with strong risk-management skills.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and mental-health legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and crisis support.
• Deliver personalised support plans and manage a varied caseload.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external services.

Skills

Risk management

Mental health legislation knowledge

Autonomous working

Excellent communication

Education

Professional qualification in mental health

Job description

Mental Health Adviser

Full Time – Permanent – High Wycombe with some travel required to other BNU campuses

Salary –£33, - £37,

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

Buckinghamshire New University is seeking a qualified Mental Health Adviser to join our Counselling & Mental Health Service. In this specialist role, you’ll provide comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis support, and evidence-based interventions for students experiencing moderate to complex difficulties.

You’ll manage a varied caseload, deliver personalised support plans, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external services to ensure coordinated, student-centred care. The role also includes offering guidance to staff, contributing to mental-health training, and supporting early-intervention and resilience-building initiatives across our campuses.

We are looking for a professionally qualified practitioner with strong risk-management skills, sound knowledge of safeguarding and mental-health legislation, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining excellent communication and professional boundaries.

Join us in creating a safe, inclusive, and proactive wellbeing environment where every learner can thrive.

What we offer

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.