Counselling and Mental Health Services Manager - University of Derby
Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.
Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University.These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver not only meets the needs of our students but also enables delivery of a vision for a developmental and collaborative model of student services that supports a transformational educational experience for students.
We are excited for this next chapter in our service and welcome applicants with vision, drive and a passion for supporting student success.
About the Role
As Counselling and Mental Health Services Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for this multi-disciplinary team which contributes to positive student experience and outcomes by enabling students to manage their emotional, psychological and mental wellbeing.You will lead a core team supported by a wider group of volunteer associates and trainees. Working within the wider context of the Student Services Department, you will establish and maintain close links with related student and staff support teams, and will be the clinical lead for the team.
You will, in conjunction with the Head of Student Services, lead on embedding across the institution a clear, visible and positive strategy around mental health. In this role, you will also build effective networks with a range of other University services and teams, the Union of Students and external services, and make sure that the whole of the team is also building such networks.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess a strong and proven track record of assessing and managing clinical risk with in depth knowledge and application of a broad range of counselling models,In addition, you will have a demonstrable record of strong leadership skills in order to manage and develop a team and support staff working under pressure. This will be coupled with excellent organisational and problem solving skills and personal resilience in managing conflict.
You will hold an honours degree and relevant post-clinical qualifications and will have the ability to conduct systematic evaluation of service provision to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement.
BenefitsGenerous annual leave entitlement of 42 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance
Holiday purchase
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sarah Richardson, Head of Student Services via s.richardson@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less than the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills ListYou’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.