Duty Wellbeing Adviser

We have an exciting opportunity for a Duty Wellbeing Adviser in the Student Support team at the University of Salford! 

The University has made significant investment within its mental health provisions in recent years and is fully committed to the wellbeing of its students and the continuous improvement of its services. The core function of the Wellbeing team is to provide appropriate support / signposting and intervention for students experiencing emotional and / or psychological distress, or significant personal difficulties that may impede their engagement, success, and progression.   

Key Responsibilities

As the main point of contact for our students over evenings and weekends, the Duty Wellbeing Adviser will be responsible for responding to immediate student needs when they find themselves in crisis or distress.  The postholder will be providing an immediate response for support for students experiencing emotional, psychological, or mental health difficulties. The post holder should have a demonstrable clinical background and be experienced in supporting people in crisis or in challenging situations.

The Duty Wellbeing Advisor will be expected to respond in a timely manner and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to provide a rapid, high-quality, and supportive student experience. We are looking for talented individuals that can demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to work sensitively, empathetically, and calmly with people that are experiencing distress or are in crisis. This role may also involve liaison with the on-campus security team, university accommodation providers, local hospitals, and the police.  

The post holder will be expected to work in any of the sites across the University. As this role will be supporting our students outside of core working hours, the working pattern will include a range of shifts on a rotational basis between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday – Sunday.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Tanith Halstead at t.halstead@salford.ac.uk

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038
• Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong! 

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please click the 'Apply' button.

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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