Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Hugh Baird College; Sefton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Medicash Health Plan

LGPS pension

Professional development

On-campus gym access

Cycle to work

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hugh Baird College in Liverpool is seeking a compassionate Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer to join the Student Services team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will deliver 1:1 wellbeing support, run weekly workshops, and manage a caseload of learners while collaborating with DSL and external partners to keep learners safe and supported.

The role includes safeguarding duties, attendance support, and crisis response, with interviews planned for w/c 7 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Health, Social Care, Youth Work, Counselling, Psychology or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 wellbeing appointments, including emotional regulation and solution-focused conversations.
• Provide weekly wellbeing workshops (resilience, relationships, stress, identity, personal safety, online behaviours).
• Run daily wellbeing walks and maintain a visible campus presence for early intervention.
• Manage an allocated caseload of learners with ongoing or complex needs.
• Provide weekly wellbeing presence at satellite campuses for equal access.
• Be part of the safeguarding team and respond to concerns or crises.
• Coordinate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, DDSL and external agencies.
• Identify risks such as self-harm, safeguarding concerns, substance misuse and online safety.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding and wellbeing records in line with procedures.

Skills

CPD

One-to-one support

Mental health knowledge

Case records

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Vulnerable learners experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Health/Social Care/Youth Work/Counselling/Psychology

Maths & English GCSE grades 4-9 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: Student Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £26,802.66 - £29,102.65 / year

Description

• Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer
• Hugh Baird College, Liverpool
• Full-Time, Permanent
• £26,802.66- £29,102.65
• 40 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Medicash Health Plan & Comprehensive Staff Benefits Package

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

About the Role

At Hugh Baird College, we believe every learner deserves to feel safe, supported and empowered to achieve their potential. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly motivated Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer to join our Student Services team.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our safeguarding and wellbeing provision, supporting learners facing a range of challenges including mental health concerns, safeguarding risks, attendance barriers, family difficulties and personal wellbeing issues.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), curriculum teams and external agencies, you will help create an inclusive environment where learners feel safe, listened to and able to thrive.

Interviews for this role will take place w/c 7th December 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 wellbeing appointments, including emotional regulation, grounding techniques and solution-focused conversations.
• Provide wellbeing workshops weekly (resilience, relationships, stress, identity, personal safety, online behaviours).
• Run daily wellbeing walks and visible presence around campus, supporting early intervention and safer spaces.
• Maintain an allocated caseload of learners with ongoing or complex need, escalating concerns where required.
• Provide weekly wellbeing presence at satellite campuses, ensuring equal access and reach.
• Act as part of the College’s safeguarding team, responding to same-day concerns, disclosures and crisis situations.
• Liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead (DDSL), progress coaches, curriculum teams, learning support teams and external agencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks includingself-harm, harmful sexual behaviour, exploitation, domestic abuse, homelessness, online safety, sextortion, substance misuse, local risk and radicalisation.
• Maintain accurate, timely safeguarding and wellbeing records in line with college procedures and KCSIE.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant field (Health, Social Care, Youth Work, Counselling, Psychology or similar).
• Possess a qualification in Maths and English levels 4 – 9(GCSE Grades A – C) or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Experience working with vulnerable young people or adults in education, social care, youth work, mental health or community settings
• Experience delivering one-to-one support and managing challenging situations.
• Knowledge of mental health, wellbeing, ACEs, trauma-informed practice and contextual safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain accurate case records and manage competing priorities.
• Evidence of computer literacy especially Microsoft word, teams and excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.