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Vacancy Id: 9877

College / Service: Education

Location: UAL - Various sites, London UK

Salary: £41,454 - £49,534 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 17 July 2023 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

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The opportunity

This post offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced mental health professionals to join the Counselling and Health Advice Service.

You will work closely with your manager and colleagues to offer assessment, advice and support to students with mental health difficulties, so they can engage successfully with their studies and University life.  You will provide advice and consultation to academic and support staff in colleges and halls of residences to respond to crises, manage risk concerns and support students to manage emerging and enduring mental health concerns.  You will participate in activities to develop the service, to deliver training and to promote awareness of mental health and well-being. 

You will be based at the college site and there may be some flexibility to work from home for part of your working week.

There may be a requirement to work one evening a week up to 7pm. 

We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals with a diverse background.

About you

You will be an experienced mental health professional with understanding of students’ needs.  Experience working in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating and problem-solving.  Along with knowledge and understanding of relevant government policies.

You will have a degree, a professional qualification in the field of mental health (RMN, DipSW) or equivalent) and professional experience of working with a range of mental health issues. 

Your experience will include:-

  • undertaking assessments;
  • managing casework;
  • a strong track record of responding proactively to crisis situations and of managing risk concerns;
  • knowledge and experience of signposting, making referrals and assisting individuals to access specialist mental health services
  • providing interventions to alleviate mental health symptoms and to promote mental well-being,
  • conducting assessments and appointments online and in person. 
  • developing and delivering training;
  • implementing preventative work to promote mental well being and resilience and
  • working as part of a multi-disciplinary team,

You will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to contain anxiety in yourself and others. 

Appointment to this role will be subject to a Enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s). 

If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the application process before the advertised closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications early.

If you have any queries you may contact Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email on Educationstaffecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Vacancy Id: 9877

College / Service: Education

Location: UAL - Various sites, London UK

Salary: £41,454 - £49,534 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 17 July 2023 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

Stonewall Gold Employer
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident Committed

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