Mental Health Adviser Job Reference: SL-049-26-R Location: Canterbury Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 Per Annum Pro Rata Grade: Grade 7 Post Type: Part Time Hours: 28 Per Week Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months Are you an experienced and qualified mental health practitioner used to providing one to one support to people with complex mental health conditions? If so, this opportunity to join our Student Support and Wellbeing team providing advice and support for students who are experiencing mental health or wellbeing difficulties, could be a great next step for you. The role will see you managing a demanding caseload, making assessments of risk and referring on as appropriate, so experience in risk assessment/management and responding pro actively to mental health emergencies is needed, along with excellent communication and prioritisation skills. This is a Fixed term, Part time role for 28 hours (working pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant). As Mental Health Adviser you can expect to be involved in: Providing specialist advice and support to students with mental health difficulties. Assessing mental health risk and take appropriate, timely action. Assessing the academic support requirements for each student and creating Inclusive Learning Plans. Conducting a range of administrative processes to ensure professional standards are upheld and the service meets quality targets. What will you bring to the role? A first degree or equivalent qualification or experience, plus a relevant professional qualification in mental health. Relevant professional qualification in mental health e.g. nursing with RMN or CPN specialities, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with specialist mental health training. Relevant experience of providing one to one support to people with complex mental health conditions. Demonstrable experience of using counselling/advice and guidance skills to a high level in sensitive and complex cases. What we can offer in return: As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You will enjoy a range of great staff benefits including: 43 days leave Per Year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff). Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Corporate employee funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health. For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/ Additional Information Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.) PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward. We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application. Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered. The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.