Student Mental Health Advisor
Pertemps Open University Careers · Lancashire Hill, England ·
Student Mental Health Adviser Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months Location: Remote Working with monthly agreed days in the office (in one of either Milton Keynes, Nottingham or Manchester campus). Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) Flexible working between 8:30am-5:00pm Pay Rate: £20.10 per hour Start Date: September 2026 The Open University is the UK's largest university, supporting thousands of students studying flexibly across the UK.
As part of their Student Wellbeing Team, we are looking for two experienced Student Mental Health Adviser to provide specialist, one-to-one support to students experiencing enduring or complex mental health conditions. This team sits within the wider Student Wellbeing Team, alongside mental health training, safeguarding, welfare advice and the University's suicide-safer initiatives.
The team provides specialist intervention and coordinated support to help students overcome barriers to learning, manage risk and remain engaged with their studies. The service supports students on a referral basis and works closely with Student Support Teams, Disability Support and external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About the Role You will provide specialist case management, assessment and intervention for students whose mental health is significantly affecting their ability to study. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, NHS services and third-sector organisations to coordinate appropriate support while promoting student wellbeing and academic success.
You will manage a caseload of approximately 25 students, adjusted where higher-risk cases require additional support, ensuring every student receives appropriate, timely intervention.
Key responsibilities include
Delivering specialist one-to-one interventionist support to students with enduring or complex mental health conditions. Completing comprehensive mental health assessments, identifying risk and protective factors and developing practical support plans.
Undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and responding appropriately to students experiencing mental health crises or at risk of self-harm. Managing an independent caseload, ensuring accurate records, timely escalation and compliance with University policies. P...