Student Counsellor and Wellbeing Adviser

Do you enjoy meeting with students to provide wellbeing, mental health and disability support? London Business School are thrilled to be recruiting for a student-focused and collaborative Student Wellbeing Advisor to join Degree Education on a permanent basis.

You will have responsibility for the day-to-day provision of support for students with disabilities, mental health conditions, Specific Learning Differences and wellbeing issues at London Business School, as well as assisting with the development of Student Wellbeing Services, which are comprised of the following areas:

• Disability Support: Providing an assessment of needs for students with a disability, mental health condition or Specific Learning Difference, as well as ensuring appropriate adjustments and/or support is in place to support their learning and academic progression.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support: Providing wellbeing support, guidance and signposting to students and making appropriate referrals to services, including the School Counselling Service. Providing practical advice and guidance to staff who support students’ wellbeing.
• Acting as student Safeguarding Officer, providing specialist knowledge and guidance, including risk assessments and any other information, related to the students that will support the Safeguarding Panel in drafting safeguarding.
• Support the delivery and development of Student Wellbeing Services in line with the University Mental Health Charter, ensuring the provision of a positive and nurturing experience for students that access the service throughout their programme.
• To provide professional, specialist and confidential 1:1 advice and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, determining the suitability of reasonable adjustments that will enable students to manage their studies in line with the Equality Act (2010).
• To provide professional, specialist and confidential 1:1 support to students who are experiencing mental health challenges or wellbeing issues.
• Ensure training for themselves is up to date (e.g. Prevent, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding and Supervision as appropriate), including the legal context and an awareness of procedures.
• To support line manager in the development, delivery and coordination of Student Wellbeing Services, in line with the principles of the University Mental Health Charter and the Equality Act (2010).
• Knowledge of the latest principles, theory and practice of mental health and wellbeing, as well as an awareness of the broader developments relevant to this area or inclusion.
• Knowledge of the latest principles, theory and practice of neurodivergence and disability, as well as an awareness of the broader developments relevant to this area or inclusion.
• Experience of working in higher education, within disability or wellbeing services.
• A demonstrable understanding of student wellbeing, and an awareness of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of the principles of the University Mental Health Charter.
• Experience of handling telephone and email enquiries and working with students and staff at all levels.

Why London Business School:

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year.
• Generous pension package.
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool.
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path.
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging:

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.