Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a Student Adviser (Welfare & Advice) who can provide advice, guidance and support to students experiencing a range of welfare-related issues including domestic violence, bullying and harassment, housing, financial hardship, honour-based abuse etc. You will work closely with internal and external support services to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed in their studies and university life.
Key responsibilities include.
- working one to one with students to provide support and advice in the area of welfare.
- working with students to assess their needs and decide on appropriate interventions.
- assessing levels of risk in relation to student safety
- signpost and refer students to appropriate services.
- create and deliver staff training on welfare related issues.
- raise awareness of welfare related issues through campaigning and student facing events
The successful candidate should
- have extensive knowledge in welfare related issues.
- have experience assessing risk.
- have understanding of the higher education environment and of student needs.
- have the ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- have a proactive, collaborative and compassionate approach to student wellbeing and welfare.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.
Interviews will take place on Friday 30 May 2025.
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What we offer you:
- A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays.
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
- Hybrid working arrangements: Although the role is primarily 100% on campus due to the student facing nature of the role, there may be occasional opportunities for hybrid working.
- Flexi time scheme
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resource
More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here.
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