University Mental Health Practitioner / Wellbeing Advisor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 43.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexibility

Part-time roles

Opportunities across multiple HEIs

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Crisis triage

Casework management

Student support

Mental health support

Ausbildung

Mental Health Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Are you a qualified mental health practitioner or experienced wellbeing advisor passionate about enabling student success?

We are currently seeking dedicated Mental Health Practitioners / Wellbeing Advisors specialising in mental health and specialist support to work across a range of prestigious Higher Education providers in and around London.

In this role, you will work directly with university and college students who have mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, long-term health conditions, or physical disabilities. You will play a crucial part in removing barriers to learning, facilitating reasonable adjustments, and supporting students to reach their full academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment & Support Planning: Conduct detailed assessments to identify student's disability-related needs and draft comprehensive support plans (e.g., Summary of Support Needs / Learning Support Plans).


• Advice & Guidance: Provide expert advice, guidance, and ongoing casework support to students with mental health conditions and disabilities.


• Reasonable Adjustments: Liaise with academic faculties, examinations teams, and campus services to implement appropriate academic and exam accommodations.


• Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA): Guide students through the process of applying for funding and accessing non-medical helper (NMH) support, specialist equipment, and travel allowances.


• Crisis & Safeguarding Support: Assess risk, provide brief initial interventions, and refer students appropriately to external NHS, crisis, or specialist services where required.

About You

We are looking for compassionate, skilled practitioners with experience in mental health, social care, or student support.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Qualification: Professional qualification or background in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or a related healthcare/education field.


• Student/Client Centered: Strong background in mental health support, crisis triage, or casework management.


• Experience: Experience working within student support teams within a Higher Education or Further Education setting would be ideal

What We Offer

• Choice & Flexibility: Access to opportunities across multiple higher education institutions in London and the surrounding areas.


• Varied Roles: We can currently offer part time, short term roles


• Impactful Work: The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in student retention, achievement, and well-being.