Mental Health Adviser (1567)
Mental Health Adviser
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
£32,332 - £36,024
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified mental health practitioner for the role of Mental Health Adviser within Buckinghamshire New University’s Disability & Inclusion Services mental health provision. This role will support the Counselling & Mental Health Manager in the response to complex mental health cases.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Sana Wasiq at sana.wasiq@bnu.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 5 July 2024
Interview Date: 12th July
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Mental Health Adviser
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Faculty/Directorate: Student Success
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Grade: F |
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Location: Based at High Wycombe with attendance required at Uxbridge and Aylesbury as needed
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Hours: 37 |
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Responsible to: Counselling & Mental Health Services Manager
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Responsible for: The successful candidate will provide professional assessment, support and advice to learners experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. |
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Job Purpose: We are seeking to appoint a qualified mental health practitioner for the role of Mental Health Adviser within Buckinghamshire New University’s Disability & Inclusion Services mental health provision. This role will support the Senior Mental Health Adviser in the response to complex mental health cases. |
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Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
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To facilitate and deliver mental health support to learners, to help them realise their potential during their time at university, promoting the resilience and maintenance of positive mental health.
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Providing wellbeing interventions, advice, guidance and support for learners experiencing acute or chronic mental health difficulties to enable them to succeed at university.
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Providing generic information and advice to university staff on matters concerning mental health and psychiatric conditions.
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Providing comprehensive mental health assessments and individual support to learners undergoing a crisis or deterioration in their mental state.
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Supporting learners experiencing difficulties by promoting maintenance of positive mental health, personal resilience, and providing a crisis response when needed.
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To support learners to identify their needs and goals, encouraging and enabling learners to develop positive/effective condition management skills, working to the Recovery Model of Mental Health.
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To refer, triage and support learners with mental health issues.
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To deliver a high-quality customer-focused service, across all three campus sites, in line with the University objectives.
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Maintaining adequate records of cases and participate in supervision sessions to discuss and review case management and complex cases.
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The post holder will contribute to the delivery of mental health training.
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Comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity requirements and legislation in all working practices.
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Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Education, Qualifications & Training |
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Educated to degree level in a related field (E.g., psychology, mental health nursing or counselling) |
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A relevant professional qualification/training in mental health (e.g., Nursing with RMN / Community Psychiatric Nursing / Psychiatric/Mental Health Social Work, or similar). |
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Eligible for relevant professional body membership |
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Evidence of relevant continuous professional development |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Knowledge of disabilities, sufficient to undertake the generic responsibilities of the post |
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Experience of responding proactively to crisis situations involving mental health issues |
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Knowledge of intersectional experiences and issues within mental health |
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Experience of providing mental health assessment, safety planning/risk management, and ongoing support to individuals with moderate to complex mental health difficulties |
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Skills |
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Knowledge of risk and protective factors in relation to a range of emotional, psychological and interpersonal difficulties |
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Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the wide range of mental health presentations including ‘personality disorder’ diagnoses, self-harm and suicidal ideation and intent |
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Understanding and awareness of mental health and other relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act 1983, Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Data Protection Act 1998) |
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Knowledge to act as a main point of contact/point of referral for specific procedures, systems, processes etc. related to learner mental health and wellbeing |
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Demonstrable ability to respond effectively in situations of mental health crisis, both in terms of interpersonal response and process |
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Knowledge of evidence-based practice and interventions to facilitate best outcomes for learners |
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Ability to develop positive working relationships and maintain professional boundaries with learners and employees |
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Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workloads |
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Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills |
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team |
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Demonstrable IT skills with the ability to use a variety of packages and produce clear reports/case notes |
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Knowledge and application of information sharing protocols in relation to data protection, equality and freedom of information |
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Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice |
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Ability to deliver presentations and training input to diverse audiences (learners, parents/carers, learner peer supporters, university and learner union staff) |
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BUCKS BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK
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Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/learners/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards. |
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Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation. |
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Working together Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process. |
