Mental Wellbeing Adviser

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. 

Student Wellbeing is part of Student Support Services at the University of Sunderland.  We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, working together to provide an outstanding personalised and often transformative service.  We have a broad remit which is both preventative and responsive, offering support across a wide range of wellbeing needs.    

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Mental Wellbeing Adviser to join our 'highly recommended' Wellbeing Team voted number 1 for Student Support in the country (Daily Mail accolade).

Would you like to work as part of an exceptional and professional team which supports and enables learners across their student journey, encouraging them to get the very best from their University of Sunderland experience?  Are you passionate about supporting others to develop their resourcefulness and to develop positive mental wellbeing?   

If so, this could be an exciting new opportunity for you!

Further information on our Service can be found here - https://sj.sunderland.ac.uk/wellbeing

What you can bring 

We are looking for a proactive and motivated team player who is committed to supporting students and making a long-lasting difference.  We work hard but look after each other by fostering a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will be able to manage a large caseload of students with more complex and / or longer-term mental health difficulties. You will be skilled at managing difficult situations and able to calmly respond to challenging situations.   You must have a professional Mental Health qualification and possess relevant, extensive experience preferably of working in FE or HE.  

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th March (23.59 GMT).

If you would like to discuss this post or find out more about our service, please contact Tracey McKenzie (Head of Student Support)  or Jon Lawton (Service Manager ) via email  tracey.mckenzie@sunderland.ac.uk or jon.lawton@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Mar 2025

Team: Support

Salary: £38,000 to £45,163