Job summary Are you interested in joining the number one University in Greater Manchester for student experience? The successful candidate will be expected to: manage a caseload of students, where the nature of work can be complex, rapid and unpredictable, utilising time limited evidenced based interventions for a wide range of mental health difficulties. The role will involve working with complex cases, including students who may self-harm, have suicidal ideation or may have attempted suicide manage the risks to self and others, when there may be no other mental health professional support available liaise with academic schools and relevant student facing services in developing strategies to promote a positive student experience and improved attainment and progression for students with mental health difficulties We ask a lot from our staff but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible. It is envisaged an assessment day will take place the week commencing the 3rdMarch 2025 with interviews the week commencing the 10thMarch 2025. Main duties of the job To manage a caseload of students, where the nature of work can be complex, rapid and unpredictable, utilising time limited evidenced based interventions for a wide range of mental health difficulties. The role will involve working with complex cases, including students who may self-harm, have suicidal ideation or may have attempted suicide. To work as part of a team in Student Services to deliver effective student support services. Liaise with academic schools and relevant student facing services in developing strategies to promote a positive student experience and improved attainment and progression for students with mental health difficulties. Provide information, advice and guidance to students throughout the student journey from preapplication to post-graduation. Supporting those students who are eligible in securing Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and linking with the Disability Service to ensure students engage with their recommended support. Build strong links with NHS and other external organisations, playing a key role in coordinating a network of support services. When appropriate, sharing issues of concern with GPs and statutory services About us Here at the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled learning we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. We are looking for a Mental Health Advisor to join the Student Services & Experience Directorate to deliver mental health support and undertake mental health assessments with students accessingthe University Student Mental health and Wellbeing Service, the Life Lounge. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £33,965 to £39,346 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number N0008-SSE-030P Job locations Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide support to individual students by providing specialist guidance in relation to mental health and wellbeing. 2. Keep accurate, timely and confidential records in accordance with current practice within Student Services. 3. The role will be one of several Senior Designated Safeguarding Champions (SDSC) and as such will respond to safeguarding referrals, take ownership of cases and liaise and refer to appropriate external organisations in accordance with University policy and procedures. 4. Maintain positive professional relationships with key University staff and external service providers, including GPs and other NHS practitioners, to ensure a partnership approach to reducing barriers to successful academic progression for individual students. 5. Offer a standardised, comprehensive and robust mental health assessment to all students referred to the service, providing a triage facility to determine the most appropriate intervention, including whether an urgent response is required and where further support would be best offered. 6. To manage the risks to self and others, when there may be no other mental health professional support available. Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide support to individual students by providing specialist guidance in relation to mental health and wellbeing. 2. Keep accurate, timely and confidential records in accordance with current practice within Student Services. 3. The role will be one of several Senior Designated Safeguarding Champions (SDSC) and as such will respond to safeguarding referrals, take ownership of cases and liaise and refer to appropriate external organisations in accordance with University policy and procedures. 4. Maintain positive professional relationships with key University staff and external service providers, including GPs and other NHS practitioners, to ensure a partnership approach to reducing barriers to successful academic progression for individual students. 5. Offer a standardised, comprehensive and robust mental health assessment to all students referred to the service, providing a triage facility to determine the most appropriate intervention, including whether an urgent response is required and where further support would be best offered. 6. To manage the risks to self and others, when there may be no other mental health professional support available. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ECDL qualification or willing to work towards completing the qualification 1 b) Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a relevant professional qualification in the field of mental health, for example: RMHN nursing degree or equivalent Diploma Mental Health Social Work HIT.IAPT 1 c) Mental Health First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete within 12 months Desirable Relevant Health and Safety qualification and/or experience/awareness of Health and Safety statutory and corporate requirements Approved in their field e.g. valid NMC PIN Number or GSCC approved. Experience Essential Credible post qualification experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties including assessment of clients with complex needs, risk assessment and high risk/crisis management. Including supporting and managing cases where suicidal ideations are present. Proven track record of maintaining a helpful and cooperative manner when dealing with difficult situations and working under pressure. Experience and understanding of Safeguarding Legislation and practices and PREVENT. Desirable Experience of working within a HE setting or with other student facing services Person Specification Qualifications Essential ECDL qualification or willing to work towards completing the qualification 1 b) Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a relevant professional qualification in the field of mental health, for example: RMHN nursing degree or equivalent Diploma Mental Health Social Work HIT.IAPT 1 c) Mental Health First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete within 12 months Desirable Relevant Health and Safety qualification and/or experience/awareness of Health and Safety statutory and corporate requirements Approved in their field e.g. valid NMC PIN Number or GSCC approved. Experience Essential Credible post qualification experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties including assessment of clients with complex needs, risk assessment and high risk/crisis management. Including supporting and managing cases where suicidal ideations are present. Proven track record of maintaining a helpful and cooperative manner when dealing with difficult situations and working under pressure. Experience and understanding of Safeguarding Legislation and practices and PREVENT. Desirable Experience of working within a HE setting or with other student facing services Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University of Bolton Address Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB Employer's website http://www.bolton.ac.uk (Opens in a new tab)