Wellbeing Advisor - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
University of Reading
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Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Mental Health is an area we at the University of Reading take very seriously, we value our in-house support services and we are looking for a dynamic team player who can think outside the box and offer guidance, support and compassion to our students


The University of Reading offer staff in-house training, pensions, generous annual leave and employee assistance programs, as well a wide range of other support and benefits.

The Counselling and Wellbeing team is a supportive team, both to students and to each other. We welcome change, growth ideas and development of support mechanisms.

Staff are offered, within the team, clinical CPD, part funded supervision, 1:1 support and multidisciplinary clinical meetings to enhance clinical development.

Our service is based at Whiteknights Campus, surrounded by green spaces, eateries, a gym and as a staff member you will also have full access to the library.


You will have:

  • Experience of supporting those with complex mental health conditions preferably in a HE setting
- qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist

  • The ability to manage crisis situations and appropriately respond and refer those needing additional support
  • Experience of using a database
  • The ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
  • Ability to feed into department development ideas and arrange provisions accordingly.
  • Experience of assessing clients and managing allocations of clinical clients.
Closing date - 26th February 2023

Interview date - 8th March 2023


Informal contact details

Contact role:

Director of Student Wellbeing Services


Contact name:

Selina Patankar-Owens


Contact phone:


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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