Mental Health Adviser

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of creating better futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

You will provide a range of support to students experiencing short- and long-term mental health difficulties while they are at university.

This involves:

• Plan safe and appropriate management of risk in relation to service referrals
• Collaborative working with appropriate internal and external support
• Respond to crisis situations involving acute mental health issues
• Undertake triage, clinical assessments, priority sessions and workshops/group
• Make appropriate referrals to and liaise with Crisis Team, Consultants, and other NHS mental health practitioners.
• Organising and participating in university health promotion activities.

Qualification Required

Degree in appropriate discipline (Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Counselling).

Membership and/or accreditation of appropriate professional organisation.

Our Successful Candidate

To provide well-being advice and support to students who are experiencing acute mental health issues and exercise flexibility in responding to mental health crisis as well as managing a caseload of students, providing one-one support. This includes, conducing assessments and referring to appropriate specialist services.

Working collaboratively with academic and support staff across the University in facilitating access to university programmes for students and contribute to protocols on disability and mental health and other related issues.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

Application Closing Date: 14th February 2024