Student Mental Health Officer

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Student Welfare Officer to support students' mental health and well-being. The role involves conducting sessions, providing guidance on support services, and maintaining case notes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach. The position offers competitive pay of £18.57 per hour, transitioning to hybrid work after the initial month onsite. Join us to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Vibrant and inclusive work environment

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Competitive pay of £18.57 per hour

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect with students from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face and online sessions with students.
• Guide students through available support services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes.
• Create informative resources on well‑being.
• Be a point of contact for students and families.
• Communicate effectively through various media.
• Produce newsletters for welfare initiatives.
• Attend relevant working and advisory groups.
• Liaise for effective referral processes.
• Promote Student Support Services activities.

Skills

Expertise in mental health and student welfare

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team player mentality

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Student Welfare Officer! Location: Hillingdon, London | Contract Type: Temporary (3 months, with potential for extension) | Salary: £18.57 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting students' mental health and well‑being? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can make a real difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face and online sessions with students and staff, providing tailored support and advice.
• Guide students through the range of support services available, helping them understand how each one can benefit them.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes to ensure proper follow‑up and support.
• Create informative booklets and resources on well‑being and support services to keep our community informed.
• Be a friendly point of contact for students and their families, offering guidance on available services.
• Communicate effectively through various media channels to reach our diverse student body.
• Produce and distribute newsletters that keep everyone up to date with welfare initiatives.
• Participate in in‑service training and team meetings to continuously improve our services.
• Collaborate with fellow welfare team members to create a seamless support experience.
• Work closely with the wider Student Support Services team to provide an integrated service.
• Attend relevant working and advisory groups to contribute your insights and expertise.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure effective referral processes for students in need.
• Promote Student Support Services activities by engaging with professional bodies and external agencies.

What We're Looking For

• Expertise in mental health and student welfare.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with students from various backgrounds.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and a genuine desire to support others.
• Team player mentality, with experience working collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• A vibrant and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and well‑being.
• Onsite work for the first month, transitioning to a hybrid model thereafter.
• Competitive pay of £18.57 per hour.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by [application deadline].

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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