Student Mental Health Mentor - Specialist (Hybrid)

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

On-site nursery

Travel discounts

Relocation scheme

Training opportunities

Staff networks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is recruiting Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) to provide one-to-one support to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. We will consider candidates available to work between 15 and 37 hours per week during semester time (30 weeks per year).

Some overtime outside of semester may be available. About the team: Operating primarily during semesters, Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) deliver tailored one-to-one support to students, largely funded

Qualifications

• Qualification, training and professional membership as required by the DSA NMH Standards.
• Experience of providing one-to-one support to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Substantial experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional specialist mentoring for individual students with mental health difficulties and neurodivergent conditions.
• Conduct initial assessment of students (including risk assessment in relation to complex mental health needs).
• Select approaches relevant to the individual's needs and/or refer to other services where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of work with a range of students, including students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Skills

NMH provider membership

One-to-one mental health support

Experience in related field

Job description

Oxford Brookes University is recruiting Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) to provide one-to-one support to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. We will consider candidates available to work between 15 and 37 hours per week during semester time (30 weeks per year).

Some overtime outside of semester may be available. About the team: Operating primarily during semesters, Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) deliver tailored one-to-one support to students, largely funded