Mental Health Adviser

To work as a member of the University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service to provide support to students with personal and emotional difficulties, particularly in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

To assist the University in providing an excellent learning experience for students. To contribute to innovative approaches to personal, emotional and mental wellbeing for students including individual and group programmes.
To work with internal and external partners to promote and support positive student mental health.

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.


• Generous pension scheme.


• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.


• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.


• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.


• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.


• Excellent training and development opportunities.


• Staff wellbeing programmes.


• Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.


• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.


• Discounted learning.


• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.


• The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits


UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note the closing date may be extended if required.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)