Student Wellbeing Advisor – Mental Health & Crisis Support

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Birmingham is seeking a Wellbeing Adviser to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This role involves providing direct support and practical advice on wellbeing issues to students, managing crisis situations, and promoting health initiatives across the campus. Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent, possess strong counselling skills, and have an understanding of mental health issues affecting higher education students. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging between £38,050 and £44,131.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a health-related environment, preferably with young people.
• Experience in Higher Education setting or direct support for mental health.
• Contribution to training and workshops in wellbeing issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and practical advice on wellbeing issues to students.
• Assist in managing crisis situations related to students' health.
• Promote health and emotional wellbeing initiatives across the University.

Skills

Counselling skills

Listening skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Crisis management

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

RN / RMN or relevant health qualification

Job description

A prominent UK university in Birmingham is seeking a Wellbeing Adviser to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This role involves providing direct support and practical advice on wellbeing issues to students, managing crisis situations, and promoting health initiatives across the campus. Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent, possess strong counselling skills, and have an understanding of mental health issues affecting higher education students. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging between £38,050 and £44,131.