Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Part-time roles

Opportunities across multiple HEIs

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is recruiting Mental Health Practitioners / Wellbeing Advisors to support students across London-based higher education institutions. You will assess needs, plan support, and guide adjustments to enable academic success for students with mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, long-term health issues or disabilities.

Ideal candidates have qualifications in mental health or related fields and experience in student support teams.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or background in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong background in mental health support, crisis triage, or casework management.
• Experience in student support teams within Higher Education or Further Education settings.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment & Support Planning: Conduct detailed assessments to identify disability-related needs and draft support plans.
• Advice & Guidance: Provide expert advice, guidance, and ongoing casework support to students with mental health conditions and disabilities.
• Reasonable Adjustments: Liaise with faculties, examinations teams, and campus services to implement accommodations.
• Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA): Guide students through funding and NMH support processes, equipment, and travel allowances.
• Crisis & Safeguarding Support: Assess risk, provide brief interventions, and refer to NHS or specialist services when required.

Skills

Crisis triage

Casework management

Student support

Mental health support

Education

Mental Health Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Psychology

Job description

Randstad Student & Worker Support is recruiting Mental Health Practitioners / Wellbeing Advisors to support students across London-based higher education institutions. You will assess needs, plan support, and guide adjustments to enable academic success for students with mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, long-term health issues or disabilities.

Ideal candidates have qualifications in mental health or related fields and experience in student support teams.