Student Adviser (Mental Health & Autism)


Company:	Teesside University
Salary:	£37,369 to £43,099 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual to undertake the role of Student Adviser (Mental Health and Autism) in an out-of-hours capacity. The role involves responding to student mental health and welfare needs in the moment, while ensuring timely and appropriate support is provided to disabled students and those requiring urgent mental health intervention.

We are looking for someone who has:

A strong understanding of student wellbeing, including knowledge of Autism Spectrum Condition and common mental health conditions affecting students

Experience supporting individuals in crisis or managing urgent welfare concerns in a calm and professional manner

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly

The ability to assess risk and respond appropriately, including escalation where required

A compassionate, non-judgemental approach with a commitment to inclusion and diversity

Knowledge of safeguarding principles and confidentiality in a higher education or similar setting

Experience of working collaboratively with internal services and external agencies to coordinate support

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities during busy periods

Confidence in working independently, particularly in an out-of-hours environment

Awareness of the barriers faced by disabled and neurodivergent students, and a proactive approach to reducing these

IT literacy, including the ability to accurately record case notes and use internal systems

Working Pattern:

This role will involve working flexibly as part of a rota with another out-of-hours team member. The working pattern will typically include three days per week (Monday–Saturday), with a requirement to work two Saturdays per month. Standard hours will be Monday–Friday, 14:30–22:00, and Saturday, 09:00–16:30.

There may be enhancements for weekend working.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus

Interviews will take place on 10 June 2026

To find out more about the benefits offered by Teesside University, please review our Employee Benefits Brochure.

https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfm

Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm)

Essential requirements

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification at the Teesside University Vacancy page - https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm

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