Mental Health Adviser - 12 month FTC

The Wellbeing and Mental Health Service at the University of Chester are seeking 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.

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 one-to-one support, risk assessments, crisis intervention, group sessions and 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.

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.

To find out more about the support on offer at the University, click https://www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/student-support/

Department/Division

Student Services - Support

Location

Exton Park

Salary

£35,608 to £38,784

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term - 12 Months

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 09 August 2026

Reference

1404-26-R