Mental Health Adviser

Solent University; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Solent University is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Adviser to join our Student Success Directorate, helping students overcome challenges, thrive during their studies, and achieve their full potential. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing short-term interventions, conducting assessments, developing support plans, and making referrals to internal and external services where appropriate.

The role involves delivering one-to-one support, triage appointments, workshops, and group

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered mental health professional (Nurse, OT, or Social Worker) with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in mental health assessment, risk management, and solution-focused approaches.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mental health support and short-term interventions.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans with referrals to internal/external services.
• Deliver workshops and group sessions to promote wellbeing and retention.
• Triaging and crisis support; maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Contribute to staff training and provide guidance across the university.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Registered mental health professional

Tools

IT skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join Solent University’s Student Success Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide dedicated mental health support and improve student retention and success through proactive interventions.

Are you a passionate mental health professional who wants to make a meaningful difference to students' lives? Solent University is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Adviser to join our Student Success Directorate, helping students overcome challenges, thrive during their studies, and achieve their full potential.

At Solent, Student Success is at the heart of the student experience. We work collaboratively to provide inclusive, student-centred support that promotes wellbeing, retention, academic achievement, and personal growth. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting students experiencing a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties.

You will manage a diverse caseload, providing short-term, solution-focused interventions, conducting assessments, developing support plans, and making referrals to internal and external services where appropriate. The role involves delivering one-to-one support, triage appointments, workshops, and group sessions, while working closely with colleagues across the University to ensure students access the full range of support available. You will also contribute to staff training, provide advice in complex or crisis situations, and maintain accurate and professional case records.

We are looking for a qualified and registered mental health professional, such as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker, with substantial post-qualification experience. You will bring expertise in mental health assessment, risk management, and solution-focused approaches, alongside excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills. Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and supporting individuals through complex situations is essential.

Further details regarding the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description. For any queries about the role, please contact Daniel Inns, Deputy Head Student Success (Wellbeing) on [e-mail].