Apologies for cross-posting: We are currently advertising for a new post at the University of Sheffield. *Mental Health Adviser (full time) **Salary: £25,889 - £32,796 per annum with the potential to progress to £35,837 Closing date: 16th April 2008* This is an exciting new opportunity to play a key role in supporting University students with mental health difficulties. Based in the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, the Mental Health Adviser will work mainly with students who experience severe, complex and enduring difficulties, aiming to ensure that they are able to enjoy full inclusion in University life. There will also be the opportunity for the successful candidate to take responsibility for other areas such as mental health promotion and staff training. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a significant background in mental health work, together with appropriate professional qualifications. Skills in mental health assessment and crisis management, together with the willingness to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues involved in student mental health issues, are essential requirements of the post. Further information is available at: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/managerial.html Informal enquiries may be directed to Claire Shanks, Disability Coordinator at [log in to unmask] or by telephone 0114 222 1371 or Alan Phillips, Associate Director of Student Services, Student Health and Well-being at [log in to unmask] or by telephone 0114 222 4136. -- Disability Coordinator Disability and Dyslexia Support Service The Hillsborough Centre Alfred Denny Building Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN Tel: 0114 222 1371 Fax: 0114 222 1373 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: This email is intended for the named recipient only. The contents may be confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the named recipient (or authorised to receive it for the recipient)you must not disseminate, copy, use or disclose its contents in any way. If you have received this email in error, please inform the sender and delete the message and any attachments from your system. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------