Mental Health Adviser (with Autism Expertise) - Liverpool

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields.

Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Requirements

Mental Health Adviser (with Autism Expertise) 📍 Location: Liverpool 📄 Contract Type: Part-Time, 22.2 hours per week - 0.6 FTE 💰 Salary: £34,452 - £37,840 (the salary will be pro-rata £20,671.2 - £22,704 depending on experience) 📅 Closing Date: 22/08/2026 About Us SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries.

Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry.

ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing.

About the Role

AD Education UK is seeking to recruit a Mental Health Adviser with Expertise in Autism to join the Student Wellbeing Team. The role is a Part-Time (0.6 FTE - 3 days) permanent contract based at the Liverpool Campus. The Mental Health Adviser will primarily be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and support, on an individual or group basis, to disabled students.

They will manage a caseload of students with a full range of mental health conditions -including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder - with a particular emphasis on supporting students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). They will encourage and support students to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and arrange access to support recommended in needs assessment reports.

The role holder will support the development, organisation, promotion and evaluation of the service and will implement changes under guidance from the Heads of Service where appropriate. The post holder is expected to keep up to date with developments across the sector and to identify good practices in supporting student need within an HE environment.

The successful candidate(s) will be experienced and committed higher education professionals, with a proven track-record of delivering high-quality disability support in the area of mental health and ensuring complex cases are responded to and dealt with appropriately. They will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work in a proactive, independent manner and demonstrate resilience and empathy for students managing ongoing and complex difficulties.

Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives, working alongside a passionate team in a supportive environment. Know someone perfect for this role? Share this opportunity! Please see full job description here Equality of Opportunity AD Education UK has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment.

Its mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes. Safeguarding AD Education UK is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay Enhanced Paternity Pay Occupational Sick Pay Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General) Group Income Protection (Legal & General) Life Assurance (Legal & General) Season Ticket Loans Ride to Work Scheme Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026 50% off ICMP courses