Specialist Welfare Adviser – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to develop their expertise in complex welfare casework, safeguarding and advocacy within a large and diverse university community. You will support students experiencing challenges, including homelessness and housing insecurity, family breakdown and estrangement, financial deprivation, victimisation and exploitation, domestic abuse and sexual violence, harassment, online harms, safeguarding concerns, significant life events and barriers to engagement with university life. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help students navigate complex situations, access appropriate support and advocate on their behalf where needed.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting vulnerable young people or adults in settings such as social work, youth work, education, victim support, safeguarding, mental health services, housing or community services. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in complex case management, multi‑agency working, safeguarding and institutional welfare practice, while helping shape preventative and early‑intervention approaches to student support. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience supporting victims of crime, financial exploitation, fraud, cybercrime or other emerging forms of harm.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about empowering individuals, navigating complex systems and responding to the evolving welfare challenges affecting students. You will join a service that continues to develop its approach to prevention, awareness‑raising and early intervention, creating opportunities to influence future service delivery and help students access support before issues escalates.
We encourage applications from candidates with experience gained both within and outside the Higher Education sector who can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full‑time, permanent post (35 hours per week).
Specialist Welfare Adviser – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS employer: Recruit4Mum
Recruit4Mum is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Chester-le-Street. With benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to an Employee Assistance helpline, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Join us for meaningful work that contributes to a safe and inclusive environment while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
