Mental Health Advisor

Mental Health Advisor

Reference: BEDS2979

Job details

Job referenceBEDS2979 Date posted30/10/2026 Apply by16/11/2026 LocationBedfordshire (no fixed location) SalaryGrade 7 £40,704 - £48,337 PackageFull Time Fixed Term Contractual hours37 BasisFull time Job category/typeProfessional services Attachments Blank

Mental Health Advisor

Job description

This post is a FTC for 6 months.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Mental Health Support Worker to provide regular one to one support sessions for students with mental health difficulties and other vulnerabilities.

You will manage a student case load and promote the development of independent learning and self-management strategies.  Where students require additional support, you will ensure that they are referred quickly and effectively to the correct services.

You will have experience and knowledge of working with individuals who have common mental health difficulties or who have been through crisis. You will also have a commitment to a holistic approach to mental health support.

Interviews will be held 03 December 2026.

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course

For a full job description and person specification please click here

The post will be based at Luton & Bedford (with travel to other campuses as required)

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here

To Apply

Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.

For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&[email protected]

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

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Mental Health Advisor

Job description

This post is a FTC for 6 months.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Mental Health Support Worker to provide regular one to one support sessions for students with mental health difficulties and other vulnerabilities.

You will manage a student case load and promote the development of independent learning and self-management strategies.  Where students require additional support, you will ensure that they are referred quickly and effectively to the correct services.

You will have experience and knowledge of working with individuals who have common mental health difficulties or who have been through crisis. You will also have a commitment to a holistic approach to mental health support.

Interviews will be held 03 December 2026.

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course

For a full job description and person specification please click here

The post will be based at Luton & Bedford (with travel to other campuses as required)

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here

To Apply

Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.

For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&[email protected]

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

Apply online Send to a friend