Student Wellbeing Advisor

Salary: £28-32k                                                           Placed On: 11^th December 2024

Contract Type: Permanent                                         Closes: 8^th January 2025

The University of Central Lancashire London (UCLan London) is a new and ambitious, teaching-led provider of undergraduate education, primarily aimed at a widening participation and an adult learner student body. 

Based in East India Docks, UCLan London students study subjects related to Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Public Health and Computing.  The institution is in its infancy, having opened its doors in January 2024.

We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated individual to join our newly established Wellbeing Team providing advice & support to students on a wide range of issues which affect their wellbeing & experience at the university. The Wellbeing Advisor will work closely with other members of the professional services, the Wellbeing Team &, where necessary, with external NHS providers & support bodies.

The successful candidate is expected to deliver an effective & high-quality service & will be required to support positive mental health amongst students through direct work with individual students, support & advice for other staff & liaison with external agencies where appropriate.

You must hold a degree or equivalent, have a background in a mental health related profession (e.g. occupational therapy, social work or nursing) & experience of working in adult mental health. You must have excellent communication skills, & be able to work both independently & as a member of a team.

Our experienced team assists students on a wide range of non-academic issues that affect students whilst at university. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering wellbeing services, managing a large caseload & developing & delivering a range of interventions.

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria to callum.tasker@london.uclan.ac.uk

Location: Import Building, 2 Clove Cresence, East India Dock Road. E14 2BE.

As a student-facing role, you will be expected to work on campus. This is a permanent post, and we will consider both full-time and part-time applicants.