Job summary We are currently advertising for a 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 CheckPlease 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 ofprofessional 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/ integrationSuch support may be provided in in one-to-one meetings with students in which support, advice and guidance areidentified 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 theirtime at Loughborough, including Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Careers Network, Student Advice and SupportService, English Language Support Service, Chaplaincy and the Wardens Service.
The department has stronglinks with Academic Schools and other key professional services which are involved in supporting the delivery of anoutstanding student experience.
In the past academic year the department has dealt with in excess of 40,000enquiries or contacts from students, staff and third parties and is integral to Loughborough strong and enviablereputation 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 basedpredominantly in Academic Schools.
We expect the post-holder to spend time in both physical locations (AcademicSchool and Student Services).All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and toprevent harm by their acts or omissions.
All staff are therefore required to adhere to the Universitys Health, Safetyand Environmental Policy & Procedures.All staff should hold a duty and commitment to observing the Universitys Equality & Diversity policy andprocedures at all times.
Duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Equality & Diversity legislation andUniversity policies/procedures.Successful completion of probation will be dependent on attendance at the Universitys mandatory courses whichinclude 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.