Mental Health DSA Mentor

Expires

13th July 2022

 

To ensure provision of information, advice and guidance on psychological health, in the context of learning.

To offer individual support to students presenting with mental health difficulties: assessing mental health and learning needs, offering self-help strategies and information, referring to appropriate agencies, assisting the student in liaising with other staff as necessary.

To ensure provision occurs at all stages for DSA eligible students (pre-entry, induction, on-programme and onwards progression) utilising all appropriate sources (within the course, cross-university services, external agencies).

To ensure effective service provision, and to support others in service provision, through liaison with internal and external partners.

To promote and market the service as required.

Hours to be worked over 4 days a week (days negotiable), and 1-1 sessions to be delivered remotely or in person depending on student preference and availability of consulting rooms.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About you

Appropriate work experience with adults with mental health difficulties.
Ability to respond sensitively to the needs of students experiencing mental distress, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the issues affecting students experiencing mental health difficulties in higher education.
Adaptable, self motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Enjoy working as part of a team, and with a diverse group of clients.
Ability to adapt to technological advances in the work place and adapt to organisational change.
Qualifications

Essential:

Degree or equivalent

Relevant qualification/training in mental health in a field such as MH Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling

Hold relevant professional body membership. Please refer to the document: nmh_mandatory_qualifications_and_professional_body_membership_requirements.pdf (slc.co.uk) for Non-Medical Helper (NMH) registration as a Band 4 Specialist Mentor (mental health condition)

Student and Academic Services

Our Mental Health team at the University of Northampton are part of the wider Counselling & Mental Health team. You would be a valued member of the team and report to our Counselling & Mental Health Team Leader, who oversees support provided by both services. The Mental Health Team consist of 6 Mental Health Advisors (including the Team Leader) who offer mental health support to students experiencing mental health difficulties, whether DSA funded or not, as part of our super-supportive experience. In addition, we have the role of Mental Health DSA Mentor to increase provision for students eligible for support through DSA funding. We currently have two other DSA Mentors in post within the team.

About us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently. We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and
graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-andmanagement/management/equality-and-diversity/

Disability confident committed

Permanent – Part Time (30 hours per week)

Interview date: 29 July 2022

Find more details and apply here