Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Advisor

Solent University; Southampton; Hybrid; 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

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