Mental Health Mentor
This part-time (22 hours per week) post is available from October 2026 on a permanent basis. The role is for 3 days a week over 30 weeks of the year during University term time.
Salary will be £33,951 per annum (pro rata) on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home depending on service need.
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
We are currently seeking to recruit a flexible and adaptable mental health mentor to join our highly skilled and committed DSA Specialist Support team. This role involves delivering mental health mentoring support to enable students to manage their mental health in relation to their academic progression, promoting strategies for independent learning and self-management. The team are part of the University's Wellbeing and Welfare Service, which also includes our Psychological Therapies team, AccessAbility team and Welfare service.
About You
You will need to be a qualified and highly experienced mental health professional, with a core professional training in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Counsellor (for example), and accredited with their relevant professional body e.g. HCPC/NMC/BABCP/BACP/UKCP. You will have significant experience in supporting individuals with mental health disabilities and a real interest in managing complex difficulties. In all circumstances, you must meet the DSA DfE Mandatory Criteria for Band 4 Specialist Mentor.
The role involves close liaison and joint working across the Wellbeing Service to support students with a range of disabilities alongside liaison with other university staff and external agencies (e.g. GP, statutory mental health services and voluntary sector agencies). You will also be committed to the advancement of inclusive practice and widening access to this important student community.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Education and Academic Services
In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.
Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
