Student Welfare Advisor – Supporting Students in Higher Education

Hours: Monday–Friday (8:30–5pm, 9–5:30pm, or 9:30–6pm)

Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges? Do you thrive in a role where empathy and problem-solving make a real difference? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Student Welfare Advisor, you’ll be the go-to person for students needing advice, guidance, and support on personal and welfare-related issues, including disability support. You’ll also work closely with faculty and business support teams to ensure students can overcome barriers to learning and succeed in their studies.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide one-to-one support, run workshops, offer accommodation and financial advice, and signpost students to specialist services when needed. You’ll also play a key role in safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering welfare services through appointments, workshops, and events
• Advising on accommodation, funding, health, and learning support
• Acting as part of the safeguarding team, assessing risks and making referrals
• Signposting students to external agencies for specialist support
• Providing emergency assistance for students in immediate distress

What We’re Looking For

• A calm, reassuring presence with excellent communication skills
• Experience supporting individuals with welfare or wellbeing needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and inclusion practices
• Ability to guide colleagues on sensitive student issues
• Ideally, experience in Higher Education (but not essential)

Knowledge of child protection, adult at risk, Prevent legislation, housing, and benefits would be a bonus.

Why QAHE?

At QAHE, we believe everyone deserves access to outstanding higher education. We partner with leading universities to deliver courses from foundation to postgraduate level in subjects like Business, Computing, Cybersecurity, and more. Join us and help students achieve their goals.

Apply Now – Simply click the 'Apply' button above and start your journey with us!

Equal Opportunities: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Please note: A basic DBS check will be required.

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