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Locum Mental Health Advisor
Job Description
The post-holder (0.8 FTE) will be part of the Mental Health Support Team and part of our university's multi-disciplinary Counselling & Mental Health Support Team and will have experience and current accreditation as a Mental Health Nurse or other qualified mental health practitioner.
The post-holder will possess specialist knowledge of issues related to student mental health, including the assessment and management of risk, mental health assessment, crisis management, and external referral of cases (into external crisis services, etc.). The post-holder will liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the university responds effectively to the mental health needs of students. They will work closely with the other two sub-teams that make up the Counselling & Mental Health Support Team (the Counselling and the Outreach & Training Sub-Teams) to ensure the appropriate referral of cases and an effective multi-disciplinary approach to all aspects of clinical work.
Key responsibilities
To carry out assessments including risk assessment & management for students referred via the Student of Concern process. Although Student of Concern is not a crisis service, a high proportion of referred students indicate that they are at risk to self, and so the post holder will be expected to following service risk protocols and signpost students to appropriate services and escalate any student to crisis services if the need arises.
To work at least four days/week triaging and managing Student of Concern referrals.
To work with colleagues within Counselling and Mental Health Support Team and Student Services to support students with mental health conditions, including linking with internal and external organisations.
To act as an advocate for students in negotiating time out/moving to alternative modes of studies. To be responsible for providing an informed opinion and/or verifying students? mitigating circumstances and to support students in requesting extensions for completing work/providing supporting statements for students in academic appeals.
To keep accurate and up-to-date client case notes ensuring that they are compliant with the data protection act. To maintain therapeutic boundaries at all times.
To comply with relevant legislation and regulations, including, for example, our duty of care, safeguarding legislation, data protection legislation (including the General Data Protection Regulation), equality legislation, and health and safety legislation.
Qualifications
Professional qualification and current regsitration in the field of mental health nursing, psychological wellbeing practitioner or other qualified mental health practitioner
Skills
Knowledge / skills
- Expert knowledge and skills of undertaking mental health and risk assessment and management, including standardized assessment protocols and relevant clinical outcome measures (such as COREnet)
- Expert knowledge of the mental health issues and support needs of students and/or young adults
- Ability to manage relationships sensitively with distressed clients and tolerate and manage high levels of distress and risk
- Excellent IT and administration skills, including administrative self-sufficiency (e.g. diary management, letter writing, etc.)
Experience
- Experience of managing a large complex caseload of clients presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties
- Experience of referring cases into NHS and voluntary sector bodies, and working closely with such services on complex cases
- Experience of balancing the need to share information appropriately to ensure the effective management of risk with the need for confidentiality and data protection legislation compliance
- Experience of supporting others to maintain effective appropriate boundaries in their work
Personal characteristics/other requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with multiple processes and systems
- Strong advocate and promoter of equality, diversity and inclusion for students with mental health difficulties
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the issues that students face in Higher Education and the types of support/advice that students require beyond mental health support
- Knowledge of legislation relating to mental health
- Experience of delivering training, presentations and/or group-work
For further information please contact Raquel Jose at raquel.jose@kcl.ac.uk or Anca Alba at anca.alba@kcl.ac.uk
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About Us: The UK Higher Education Humanitarian Group (HEHG) is dedicated to advancing, coordinating, and catalyzing support for forcibly displaced academics and students across the UK higher education sector. Chaired by King?s College London and the University of Edinburgh, our group comprises representatives from various UK universities and sector groups, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Universities UK International.
Role overview: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Coordinator to facilitate the UK higher education sector's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The HEHG has established a sub-group focused on developing a coordinated response to the partial destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza. This role is critical in fostering collaboration among UK universities, Gazan academics, and civil society organizations.
Qualifications
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- MA degree in Politics, International Relations, Migration Studies, or a related Social Sciences discipline.
- Deep understanding of the global issue of forced displacement, the UK higher education sector, and the current situation in Palestine.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and deliver projects on time.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with the Gazan higher education sector.
- Experience working sensitively with forcibly displaced communities and a solid understanding of global forced displacement issues.
Successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to explore in further detail how your skills and experience match the role criteria.
Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Mapping Initiatives: Identify and document existing initiatives that support Gazan students, academics, and universities.
- Web Development: Create a comprehensive webpage featuring key information about the Gazan higher education sector, including case studies and guidance for UK universities on how to engage and support.
- Event Coordination: Organize an in-person event connecting university leaders to develop a collaborative response aimed at supporting Gazan students and academics.
- Reporting: Produce a concise report outlining how UK universities can effectively support Gazan students and academics, with a focus on digital education.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate communication and collaboration with key groups and organizations within the UK higher education sector.
***WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS AS OF 6TH MARCH 2025. THE JOB ADD IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU.***
LOCATION STRAND AND/OR LONDON BRIDGE - LOOKING FOR WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND COVER. The casual receptionist is an important role in helping King?s Sport & Wellness deliver its range of services to all members across our 2 gym sites. You will work closely with the full-time health and fitness coaches and the gym operations supervisors to ensure that members are given a world class experience.
The role is a zero hour contract and shifts are allocated subject to need using the app SLING. WEEKEND shifts are priority. You will need to have or be working towards a FIRST AID qualification.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
First aid qualification
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work flexible hours, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekend shifts, and have good availability
A good level of education (A-level) or equivalent.
Suitable experience and knowledge of working in a similar/related role
Commitment to continued professional development
Excellent communication skill across a variety of customer groups and ability to forge good relationships with a variety of departments or user groups
A strong grasp of information technology and Microsoft office skills including word and excel
Desirable qualifications/qualities:
Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification or working towards Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification.
Other fitness related qualifications.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge of the importance of physical, mental and social skills to aid individual wellness.
Skills
To monitor the gym members to ensure their safety and report any concerns to the full-time team members
To support the gym team to continually maintain and exceed operational performance of the gyms
To assist in the operational systems and processes of managing health and fitness memberships and services and ensure all card transactions are accurately reported.
Ensure all operating policies are adhered to whilst in the gyms - being responsible for the opening and closing procedures and ensuring all equipment and the building operates within health & Safety guidelines as required
To develop positive working relationships with the health and fitness coaches, King?s Sport & Wellness staff, and other student service providers within the University to enhance students? experience.
Provide an exceptional level of customer service through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions as well as signposting to other King's Sport & Wellness services.
Escalate customer enquiries to relevant parties using correct procedure
Any further duties, which may reasonably be required by King?s Sport & Wellness Gym Management or King?s Sport Senior Management
Helping with the animations for our intervention
Qualifications
Degree in psychology
Skills
Experince with drawing to a voice over
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