Student Advisor

There is 2x positions available

Teesside University is an ambitious and enterprising university for a focused and pragmatic global new generation. Focused on making a real difference to the lives of people and the success of businesses and the economy.

Specific working patterns / preferences will be discussed at interview. These posts are for 21 hours per week each which will include two evening and one weekend shift however will be flexible based on your availability and availability of other members of the team on an agreed rota.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals, with experience of advisory work on a one-to-one basis, to provide out of hours advice and support to our students on evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities will include responding to student support enquiries and crisis situations related to mental health and welfare, making decisions in high-risk or complex cases, providing evening/weekend student support appointments related to mental health and disability, organising appropriate support for students, liaising with organisations such as the NHS and Cleveland Police, contributing to service development and monitoring the effectiveness of the service.

Applicants will be educated to degree level or will hold a comparable amount of learning and experience and will be registered with a relevant professional body and will have experience of multi-agency working and of managing a caseload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, as are strong planning and organisational skills plus the ability to work both independently and also as part of a team.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

**Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.**
- What we offer you
- A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60/40
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits

For further details please refer to the job description and person specification.