Mental Health Support Worker

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student life.  With a turnover in excess of £100 million, over 9,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects.  Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Counselling and Mental Health Support Service.  The Service is responsible for providing psychotherapeutic interventions and mental health support to a diverse student community. As a team we are both integrated within the University and proactive in our approach in supporting our student population.

You will have a recognised qualification in mental health and will offer one to one or group support alongside the Mental Health Co-ordinator and counsellors.  You will be experienced in supporting and helping to manage those experiencing emotional distress and mental illness and will ideally have experience of working with young adults with complex needs.  A working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory mental health services and of educational settings would also be of benefit.

A key aspect of the role will be to offer reassuring support and guidance to academic and non-academic staff within Keele University, alongside effective liaison and communication with external services.

Ideally you will have some experience of health promotion in relation to community development, mental health and wellbeing as it is envisaged that the successful candidate will work alongside our Mental Health Co-ordinator and student groups in co-ordinating and participating in events raising awareness and challenging stigma around mental health.

For further information please contact Mark Fudge, Head of Counselling and Mental Health Support 01782 733022 m.l.fudge@keele.ac.uk or Deb Boughey, Mental Health Co-ordinator 01782 734187