Wellbeing Adviser in Oxford

Activate Learning are looking for a Wellbeing Adviser to join our Student Experience Team in Oxfordshire. This individual will work in a wider team that focuses on pastoral support - including behaviour support, counselling, and enrichment. The Wellbeing Adviser will focus on supporting students who need support with mild to moderate mental health needs, developing healthy habits, and wellbeing support and guidance to allow them to progress within their studies and beyond.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the skills to meet students individually or in small groups to guide them through difficult periods, provide packages of support for their mental health and wellbeing, and support them in developing resilience among other social skills. You will play a key role in creating individualized support plans and targeted interventions for a caseload of students, both during their application to college and their time on a study programme. You will also be instrumental in supporting the implementation of the Activate Learning mental health strategy, sharing your insights in the co‐creation and delivery of deliverable actions – continually driving improvements in the remit of mental health and wellbeing for our students.

This is a permanent, full‐time role working term‐time only (0.88 FTE) based at both City of Oxford and The Leys campuses, with travel between them.

What you need to be a successful Wellbeing Adviser at Activate Learning:

• You will have some experience of working with teenagers or young adults within a school/youth work/college or other environment.
• You will have strong communication skills and an ability to work with teaching staff, support staff, students, and parents/carers.
• You will have experience of working in the field of mental health and wellbeing and mentoring individuals, especially those whose behaviour can be described as challenging.
• You will role model Trauma Informed Practice and ways of working, and will have experience working in this setting – ideally in a restorative manner.
• Resilience, confidence, and empathy will be strong skills for you to continually develop professional relationships with students and support them in their various journeys at Activate Learning.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open, and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‐winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‐house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‐Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!