Mental Health Adviser - 12 month FTC (1404-26-R2)

The Wellbeing and Mental Health Service at the University of Chester are seeking skilled and compassionate Mental Health Advisers to join our multi-disciplinary Student Services Department. We are recruiting to two positions: one full-time permanent position (vacancy - 2117-26-R), and one full-time fixed-term position (12 months) (this vacancy) to support the continued growth of our Mental Health Adviser provision. 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 Wellbeing and Disability & Inclusion, as well as collaborating with other internal teams and external services. For more information about the role of a Mental Health Adviser, please visit: https://www.umhan.com/pages/mental-health-advisers.

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. We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £36,320 to £39,560