Student Welfare Advisor

QA Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Welfare Advisor to support students in higher education. This hybrid role involves providing guidance on welfare and disability issues, working closely with universities to ensure students receive the necessary support. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting student well-being, making a significant impact on their educational journey. If you're passionate about helping others and have a background in welfare support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing welfare and support services to students.
• Knowledge of inclusion, disability, and diversity legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver student welfare services including one-to-one support and workshops.
• Assess risks and provide emergency support for students in distress.

Skills

Student Guidance

Welfare Support

Disability Support

Mental Health Awareness

Safeguarding

Policy Development

Education

Degree in Health and Social Care or related field

Job description

Welfare Advisor to Students within Higher Education
London, Fulltime & Permanent Role
Hybrid Working (2 days working from home)
Monday – Friday 8.30-5pm & 9-5.30pm & 9.30-6pm

Do you have experience supporting and guiding students, clients, or patients in need of advice, information, or help? Are you calm, collected, and reassuring? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About our role:

As Student Welfare Advisor, you will have the knowledge and ability to provide advice, guidance, and information on personal, welfare, and disability-related issues to students at each stage of their learner journey. Your role will also involve advising Faculty and Business Support teams on supporting students to overcome personal barriers to learning, working closely with our partner universities to provide a structured support system in line with our policies.

This role is Monday to Friday during business hours, with flexibility to cover up to 6 pm once or twice per week.

Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering student welfare services, including one-to-one appointments, workshops, events, accommodation advice, funding/financial advice, and student health support (within policies).
2. Being a member of the safeguarding team, assessing risks, and delivering staff training.
3. Ensuring access to external support services such as counselling and disability support, and signposting students to external agencies when appropriate.
4. Assessing and making safeguarding referrals, providing support, and offering emergency assistance to students in distress.

Candidate requirements:

1. Ability to provide credible guidance and support to academic and professional services colleagues on sensitive student issues such as mental health, safeguarding, and urgent incidents.
2. Proven experience in developing and implementing inclusive policies and practices.
3. Experience in higher education is preferred but not essential.
4. Knowledge of legislation related to child protection, adult at risk, prevent, benefits, and housing is advantageous.
5. Up-to-date understanding of inclusion, disability, and diversity frameworks.

Additional information:

#welfare #studentguidance #london #healthandsocialcare

What we offer:

At QA, we are committed to making higher education accessible to all. We work with partner universities to offer a range of courses, from foundation to postgraduate levels, in various subject areas. Our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusivity.

Application process:

To apply, simply click the apply button. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.

Location:

London, Rosebery Avenue