University of Chester
Mental Health Adviser
Mental Health Adviser at University of Chester, based in Chester, North West, paying £36,320 - £39,560 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £36,320 - £39,560 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
27% below the typical rate for healthcare & medical
Reference 2117-26-R
About the role
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 (this vacancy), and one full-time fixed-term position (12 months - vacancy 1404-26-R2) 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
Reference: 2117-26-R · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Nov 2026 · Listed via University of Chester
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