At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing and provide operational support across various locations.
- Company: Join an award-winning charity dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, pension contributions, free life insurance, and gym access.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while developing your career in wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Health/social care qualification and experience supporting students.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 33300 £ per year.
ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Peripatetic Wellbeing Advisor. Are you an experienced Peripatetic Wellbeing Advisor looking to develop your career with an award winning, forward-thinking charity? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peripatetic Wellbeing Advisor to join our team based at our Head Office in Coventry.
As a dual-function role, the post holder will support both the delivery of the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) across locations and provide relief cover for Wellbeing Advisor services within the South region. The role is split across two core functions:
- Supporting students within our locations, providing induction, drop in opportunities and face to face support where required for our students.
- Providing operational wellbeing support to ensure continuity of resident services.
In addition, the post holder will offer ad hoc support to student placements when working within services.
Key Duties:
- Wellbeing Advisor Responsibilities: Provide relief cover for Wellbeing Advisor roles across designated locations. Ensure continuity of wellbeing services during staff absence or service need. Work collaboratively with location teams to support a positive move in process for potential residents. Support wellbeing activities and resident engagement. Ensure continuity of services.
- Student Placement Support: Provide informal support and guidance to students on placement when working within locations. Promote a positive learning environment and support student engagement in practice. Liaise with relevant teams where required to support placement experience. Visit students whilst on placement to offer support and guidance. Carry out initial online induction with students.
About you:
- Relevant health/social care qualification.
- Knowledge of ExtraCare's student services.
- Experience of supporting students during placement.
- Competent IT skills for documentation and communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners (e.g. Health care professionals/HEIs).
Benefits of the role include:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension (up to 9%)
- Buy and sell holiday
- Free life insurance
- Cycle2work scheme
- Attendance reward
- Free use of on-site location gyms
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Do not miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Peripatetic Wellbeing Advisor.
Closing date: Sunday 30th August 2026
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Wednesday 2nd September 2026
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Peripatetic Wellbeing Advisor in Coventry employer: The Extracare Charitable Trust t/a Extracare Ltd
At ExtraCare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises your well-being and professional growth. Located in the vibrant Lovat Fields Retirement Village in Milton Keynes, our Chef role not only provides a competitive salary and generous benefits but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents through quality dining experiences. Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for development, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
The Extracare Charitable Trust t/a Extracare Ltd Recruitment Team
