Fixed Term: February - December 2026 | Locations: Cross Campus (Watford, Hemel and Luton)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our outstanding Student Support team as Student Adviser - Mental Health Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for someone proactive, flexible, and committed to helping students thrive both academically and personally.
In this pivotal role, you'll take the lead in supporting students with mental health needs-empowering them to stay engaged in education and preparing them for the world of work. You'll work closely with curriculum teams to design and deliver targeted interventions, including small group sessions and one-to-one support. You will also be responsible for creating individual mental health support plans for learners, ensuring tailored strategies are in place to meet their needs.
Your expertise will guide students toward the right resources, from NHS services to community organisations, while providing practical strategies they can use every day. A Mental Health First Aid qualification is desirable, and we'll invest in further training to help you excel.
Collaboration is key-you'll liaise confidently with students, parents/carers, and external professionals such as CAMHS and Community Mental Health teams, ensuring a joined-up approach to care. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you'll also play a vital role in safeguarding and welfare monitoring.
What we're looking for:
Experience supporting young people and/or vulnerable adults
Ability to remove barriers to learning and promote wellbeing
Skilled in multi-agency working and confident communicationDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Deliver activities for students to contribute to the enrichment programme
* Support applicants providing advice on all support available as well as supporting school liaison activity with localschools
* Keep manual and computerised records up to date and collect statistical information to monitor activities against key performance indicators and service level agreements
* Acquire and maintain a good knowledge of information sources and literature to the needs of the learners. Ensure relevant and current information and resources are available to students
* Work flexibly as part of the Student Support team to provide an integrated, responsive and flexible support service for all learners
GENERAL AND COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participate actively and flexibly in a range of College-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment and marketing events and staff and student activities.
* Participate in team training and development activities, to update skills and knowledge.
* All employees have a general duty in law to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or missions.
* Understand and be committed to the College's Health and Safety Policy statement and the College's safety priorities and be aware of his/her contribution to such priorities.
* Be aware of and comply with the health and safety legislation
* Be aware of and comply with the health and safety legislation and other requirements that are relevant to his/her post.
* Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery;
* Be familiar with and promote the Equality and Diversity Policy
* Be familiar with Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Undertake such additional duties or projects as the Principal or line manager may determine from time to time, after consultation with the post holderThe closing date for applications is 1st February 2026
You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.
You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates