Temporary Mental Health Adviser - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Venn Group

Venn Group

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Academic and Education Strategy

**Temporary Mental Health Advisor

Duration:

Temporary, February-May
Location:
Birmingham

Hours:

Up to 37 hours a week

Pay Rate:
- c.£25 an hour via umbrella

An opening has arisen for a Temporary Mental Health Advisor to work in an establishment in Birmingham.

The role will entail the individual to work alongside the UMHAN - one of the professional bodies for Higher Education Mental Health Advisers and Mentors.

Overseeing the caseload of students and assessing risk
Liaising with academic staff regarding student welfare as well as external agencies
Developing support plans for individual students
Recognising when students are at their most vulnerable, such as in times of change and transition and approaching exams, and offer assistance
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Coordinating and managing the work of mental health mentors, including allocations and administrative duties
Experience working in Higher Education (desirable)
A professional qualification in the field of mental health (e.g. RMN, social work, OT)
Experience of case work, crisis interventions and mental health assessments