University of Chester
Mental Health Adviser - 12 month FTC

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Wellbeing and Mental Health Service
The Wellbeing and Mental Health Service at the University of Chester is seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Adviser for a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our multi-disciplinary Student Services Department. This is an opportunity to use your professional expertise in a supportive Higher Education environment, helping students to thrive academically and personally.
Role Overview
Mental Health Advisers play a key role in managing the increasing incidence of complex mental health cases across the University. You will work with a diverse caseload, providing:
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- One-to-one support
- Risk assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Group sessions
- Awareness campaigns
Mental Health Advisers work closely with colleagues in Student Wellbeing, Counselling and Disability & Inclusion, as well as collaborating with other internal teams and external services.
Benefits
We offer a supportive team culture and independent supervision. There is opportunity and encouragement to utilise a range of further training and development, which will help grow your expertise to confidently support our students.


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