The Student Disability Service is seeking to appoint a mental health mentor to create and implement individualised programmes of support for students with mental health difficulties. To assist students in developing strategies which enable participation in his/her studies and in the management of mental health difficulties. To assess the effectiveness of the programme on the student’s university experience and management of mental health difficulties. Working with the Disability Advisers (Mental Health), carrying out supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support. You must be educated to degree level and hold current membership with a recognised Professional Body e.g. NMC, BACP, HCPC, UKCP, SSSC/CC Wales (a full list of accepted professional bodies is listed at nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023-updated-sept-23.pdf (slc.co.uk). Experience of working with clients in mental health support is required. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key advances within mental health support in Higher Education. The post is part time (21 hours per week), and fixed term for 12 months to cover for a member of staff on maternity leave. Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum, pro rata for hours worked (Grade 6). Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata for part time staff, local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Closing date: Sunday, 17 November 2024 Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. £40,247 to £45,163 per annum, pro rata for hours worked (Grade 6).