We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health and Autism Adviser to join our Student Support team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The post holder will play a key role in supporting students with mental health conditions and autism, responding to urgent mental health, and ensuring the University meets its legal and strategic commitments around student wellbeing and inclusion. The post holder should: Have substantial experience of working with individuals on a one to one and group basis who are experiencing mental health difficulties Demonstrate strong skills in assessing mental health and disability-related needs and making appropriate recommendations and decisions around intervention Have experience of managing risk and responding appropriately to students with urgent mental health needs Possess a sound understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and experience of recommending reasonable adjustments Be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support student wellbeing and success Have excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills Be able to contribute to strategic initiatives relating to mental health, widening participation and inclusive practice, including priorities within our Access and Participation Plan. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy. If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus. Interviews will take place on 19 May 2026. Every member of our university is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/team_teesside/index.cfm. What we offer you: A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays. Entitlement is pro rata for part-time/fractional posts. Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure Special leave to support a range of circumstances. Flexi time scheme A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition. A range of family friendly benefits An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350 retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfm The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures. Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Click here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs/ for further details of this and other posts at Teesside University. Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites, but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .