Job Title:Mental Health and Wellbeing AdvisorLocation:BirminghamSalary:£35,116 - £37,174 per annum - SS5Job type:6-month contract until end September 2025, Full-timeThe RoleUniversity College Birmingham is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide effective support, information and guidance to applicants and students with mental health difficulties, developing strategies for successful learning. This position is part of the wider Student Services and Wellbeing team, providing support for student welfare, engagement, health and wellbeing, promoting an exemplary student experience.The successful candidate will act as the point of contact for prospective and current learners with mental health needs; supporting these individuals through the full student cycle and liaising with relevant internal and external teams to ensure a coordinated approach. You will also take an active role in the delivery of staff training and student events in order to raise awareness of the service and wellbeing issues across the organisation.Minimum RequirementsApplications must be supported by a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, suitable experience in a statutory, voluntary or educational setting, in addition to evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development. In order to meet the needs of the service, flexibility in relation to working hours is essential.BenefitsGenerous allocation of annual leave29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Local Government Pension SchemeEmployer Contributions - 20.9%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra InformationAll applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date - Sunday 6th April 2025.Interview Dates - TBC.UCB is an equal opportunities employer.Please clickAPPLYto be redirected to our website to complete an application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor