Job summary
We are currently advertising for a 0.5 FTE Wellbeing Adviser to cover Maternity Leave for up to 7 months (or sooner if post holder returns earlier). This is an exciting role based in the Mental Wellbeing Team within Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity at Loughborough University. Wellbeing Advisers provide first line guidance, advice and support to studentson a wide range of wellbeing issues within the appropriate level of professional competence. This may include, but is not limited to, issues such as: disability support, safeguarding concerns, attendance issues and emotional wellbeing. The post holder will be part of a progressive team with an outward facing approach to preventative initiatives such as health promotion and group support.
We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic groups who are currently under-represented within Loughborough University at grade 6 within professional services.
This post is subject to a satisfactory to the organisation Disclosure and Barring Check
Please apply for this role via the Loughborough university website.
Main duties of the job
To provide first line guidance, advice and support to students on wellbeing issues within the appropriate level of
professional competence. This may include, but is not limited to, issues such as:
disability support
mental health support
medical issues
financial support
dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning differences
emotional wellbeing
attendance issues
alcohol/ substance misuse
sexual health
safeguarding concerns
cultural issues/ integration
Such support may be provided in in one-to-one meetings with students in which support, advice and guidance are
identified or via support provided to staff working with students.
About us
The Department of Student Services encompasses the wide range to services available to support students in their
time at Loughborough, including Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Careers Network, Student Advice and Support
Service, English Language Support Service, Chaplaincy and the Wardens Service. The department has strong
links with Academic Schools and other key professional services which are involved in supporting the delivery of an
outstanding student experience. In the past academic year the department has dealt with in excess of 40,000
enquiries or contacts from students, staff and third parties and is integral to Loughborough strong and enviable
reputation for an outstanding student experience and excellent employment outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing Adviser role will report to the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Team but will be based
predominantly in Academic Schools. We expect the post-holder to spend time in both physical locations (Academic
School and Student Services).
All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to
prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are therefore required to adhere to the Universitys Health, Safety
and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
All staff should hold a duty and commitment to observing the Universitys Equality & Diversity policy and
procedures at all times. Duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Equality & Diversity legislation and
University policies/procedures.
Successful completion of probation will be dependent on attendance at the Universitys mandatory courses which
include Respecting Diversity and, where appropriate, Recruitment and Selection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing Adviser role will report to the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Team but will be based
predominantly in Academic Schools. We expect the post-holder to spend time in both physical locations (Academic
School and Student Services).
All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to
prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are therefore required to adhere to the Universitys Health, Safety
and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
All staff should hold a duty and commitment to observing the Universitys Equality & Diversity policy and
procedures at all times. Duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Equality & Diversity legislation and
University policies/procedures.
Successful completion of probation will be dependent on attendance at the Universitys mandatory courses which
include Respecting Diversity and, where appropriate, Recruitment and Selection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in mental health or disability support.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a supportive capacity with
- individuals across a range of wellbeing issues (mental health,
- disability, emotional wellbeing).
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in a supportive role at a Higher
- Education Institution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in mental health or disability support.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a supportive capacity with
- individuals across a range of wellbeing issues (mental health,
- disability, emotional wellbeing).
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in a supportive role at a Higher
- Education Institution.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
