Part-time Wellbeing Advisor

We are seeking a part-time Wellbeing Advisor to deliver triage and assessment for student enquiries, complete risk screenings and safety plans, along with managing a caseload providing specialist wellbeing interventions, advice and support. (This is a part-time 0.5 role)

About the Role

You will provide triage, assessment and risk management for students, delivering effective early interventions and tailored safety plans. You will offer first responses to disclosures, make appropriate referrals, and lead enhanced support for independent students, including coordinating processes such as Support to Study and the University Mediation Service.

The role also involves developing and delivering wellbeing workshops, resources and campaigns, supporting peer‑led initiatives, and working collaboratively across the University. You will contribute expert advice to strategic projects, maintain high‑quality case records, and play an active role in continuous service improvement.

The role involves autonomous and team‑based work within established protocols, as well as contributing to project activity throughout the year. Suitable candidates will be confident in managing a varied and demanding caseload and committed to high‑quality student support.

About You

Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience. Experience of delivering pastoral care, welfare and wellbeing services, including working to assess needs, levels of risk and triaging to appropriate support. Excellent IT, interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills and demonstrable experience of working within a busy team. Ability to deal calmly and sensitively with difficult or distressed people to effectively assess risk and co‑ordinate support, while maintaining professional boundaries. Commitment and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues, including an ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional experience/registration. Experience of working within student support setting within HE or FE.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

This is a part‑time 0.5 FTE role. The post‑holder will be expected to undertake relevant training and take a proactive role in developing their knowledge of the context within which work is undertaken across Student Experience and at Bath Spa University. Wellbeing Advisors work to the same job description and these post holders work closely together and in conjunction with their line‑manager to agree who will take the lead on specific areas of work. Occasional out‑of‑hours working, including evenings and specific weekends may be required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Annual leave opportunities during term time, particularly in September and October, may be limited to ensure continuity of service provision. Leave allocation will be managed across the team to minimise impact on service delivery. Due to the nature of this post, we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK; therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including:

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme).
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time).
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery, and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on‑demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy‑to‑use app.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.