Mental Health Advisor

Royal College of Art; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts institution in Camden Town seeks a dedicated Mental Health Advisor to support student wellbeing. This role involves providing tailored, professional support while collaborating with various academic teams. The ideal candidate has experience in student mental health, strong crisis management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a vibrant community committed to diversity and inclusion, helping students thrive in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting student mental health within higher education.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Understanding of wellbeing challenges for diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for students facing mental health challenges.
• Build relationships to coordinate adjustments for complex needs.
• Contribute to health and wellbeing campaigns.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Sensitivity

Education

Professional qualifications in mental health (nursing, social work, occupational therapy)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting student wellbeing and making a real difference to individuals navigating complex and challenging circumstances? We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Advisor to join our Education and Student Success team. This outward-facing role offers the opportunity to provide tailored, professional support to students, ensuring they can thrive in their studies and wider student life. As part of a collaborative, specialist team, you will also play a vital role in guiding colleagues across the College on responding positively and effectively to mental health and wellbeing concerns. This is a chance to contribute to a vibrant, creative academic community by ensuring students have the support they need to succeed and feel included. You'll join a supportive, specialist team where your expertise and ideas for service improvements will be valued and encouraged.

What you'll do

• Deliver one-to-one support for students facing mental health and welfare challenges, including crisis situations.
• Build strong working relationships with academic and professional service teams to coordinate adjustments and interventions for students with complex needs.
• Share your expertise with staff through advice, guidance, and training.
• Contribute to health and wellbeing campaigns and initiatives that foster an inclusive and supportive student community.
• Work closely with colleagues in Counselling, Disability Services, and Student Success to ensure joined-up support for students.

Qualifications and experience

You'll bring experience of supporting student mental health within higher education, along with strong crisis management skills and the ability to assess and manage risk. Highly collaborative and resilient, you'll be confident in building partnerships with both internal colleagues and external agencies. Key to success in this role will be your ability to communicate with clarity, diplomacy, and sensitivity while managing multiple priorities calmly under pressure. An understanding of the unique wellbeing challenges faced by postgraduate art and design students, international students, and those from diverse backgrounds will be highly valuable.

Desirable qualifications

Professional qualifications in mental health (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) are desirable, but not essential. We also welcome applicants with skills in CBT, coaching, group work, or wellbeing practices such as mindfulness.

Benefits and application information

RCA Benefits available here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/work-at-the-rca/staff-benefits/

The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected. We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment. Please tell us if you need any assistance in applying or if you need the information in a different format. In your message to [e-mail] include

£49,533 - £53,609 per annum