Student Wellbeing Advisor

Are you committed to providing support and guidance to students facing challenging circumstances? Do you possess a genuine dedication to contributing positively to the student experience? BIMM University is seeking a Student Wellbeing Advisor to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing and welfare of our students.

About the role:

As a Student Wellbeing Advisor, you will serve as a crucial point of contact for students navigating various personal challenges. You will offer support, facilitate access to essential services, and maintain strong connections with external agencies.

What You'll Do:

• Providing pastoral support to students facing various challenges, including mental health issues, financial hardships, and social difficulties.

• Managing a caseload of students, conducting both online and face-to-face pastoral sessions, and staffing drop-in services.

• Maintaining accurate records of student interactions, referrals, and outcomes in compliance with data protection regulations.

• Assessing and triaging student cases, escalating concerns when necessary, and collaborating closely with academic and campus teams.

• Proactively informing students about available support services within the university and contributing to the delivery of wellbeing interventions and workshops.

What You'll Bring:

• A good standard of general education and an understanding of the role of Student Wellbeing services in higher education.

• Experience working with young adults and a broad knowledge of common challenges within this demographic.

• An empathetic and inclusive approach, with strong administration and communication skills.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exhibiting resilience in managing a demanding workload.

• Comfort in liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies,

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Join us in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion while advocating for the holistic needs of our students at BIMM University.

Apply now by clicking the 'Apply' button above and be a part of our team dedicated to student wellbeing and success.

This is a 10 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

For the full job description please click here.

Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:
• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Enhanced DBS.