Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 7 (£40,757 + London weighting; potential to £47,921 per annum)
Hours: Full‑time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:59 pm
We are recruiting a Mental Adviser to support students with mental health difficulties through the Inclusive Support Team within Student Support Services.
Responsibilities
* Manage a large caseload of students with mental health difficulties, providing specialist advice, guidance and information to students, applicants and staff.
* Apply knowledge of various mental health conditions and supporting measures to develop individualised interventions and care plans.
* Ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate support, liaising with the disability assistance team and relevant university services.
* Work collaboratively with academic staff, pastoral and welfare teams to promote student well‑being and develop preventative strategies.
* Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, interventions and outcomes in accordance with university policy.
* Keep abreast of developments in mental health practice, relevant legislation and higher‑education provision.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
* Professional qualification/training relating to mental health (e.g., GBP, BRC, PHE, equivalent).
* Extensive experience of working with adults or students with a range of mental health conditions.
* Substantial knowledge of the support requirements for disabled students within a higher‑education context.
* Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with diverse student populations.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Generous annual leave package and discretionary university closure days.
* Excellent training and development opportunities, including a robust occupational pension scheme.
* Hybrid working approach supported by university resources.
* Health‑related support and wellbeing services for staff.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
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