Student Wellbeing Adviser - NES00648

North East Scotland College; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Aberdeen City seeks a proactive Student Wellbeing Adviser to support student health and wellbeing. The role involves implementing a comprehensive wellbeing framework, facilitating mental health support, and engaging with vulnerable groups. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in mental health support and strong communication skills. Join us to make a positive impact on student life in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students through a support related process required.
• Experience working with people who have experienced a mental health problem essential.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of anxiety, depression and emotional difficulties essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Student Wellbeing Framework.
• Facilitate mental health and wellbeing support through various initiatives.
• Develop engagement with vulnerable groups to reduce feelings of isolation.

Skills

Excellent digital skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Able to work on own initiative and without supervision

The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Effective team player who actively assists others

Education

HNC/SVQ Level III qualification or equivalent

ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or equivalent

A Mental Health qualification

Counselling Skills Training

Job description

Job Description

Student Wellbeing Adviser (Ref. No. A999)

Full Time/Fixed Term Maternity Cover- 6 months/Aberdeen City Campus (cover may also be required at other campuses)

Salary: £34,816.03 - 37,476.26 per annum

We're on the lookout for a Student Wellbeing Adviser who's approachable, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're someone who loves working collaboratively with students and staff, enjoys rolling up your sleeves to get involved in events and brings a sunny, can-do attitude to every challenge - we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Student Wellbeing Framework to ensure a comprehensive approach to student health and wellbeing at NESCol.

Mental health and wellbeing support will be facilitated through cross college events, workshops, appointments and initiatives aimed at promoting student wellbeing and identifying emerging mental health issues. You will also further develop engagement with vulnerable groups (incl. Care Experienced, Estranged Students and Student Carers) through proactive initiatives with a particular focus on social activities to reduce feelings of isolation and create a sense of belonging.

You will need to have an effective range of communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties and how they might present.

The College encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please be aware that an Assessment Centre interview will be held on Tuesday 7 th October.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 26th September 2025

The Individual

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. An HNC/SVQ Level III qualification (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent
2. ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or equivalent
3. A Mental Health qualification*
4. Counselling Skills Training*
5. Evidence of continuing professional development

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of supporting students through a support related process*
2. Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
3. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings*
4. Experience of assessing risk and managing people who are in mental health crisis
5. Experience of creating e-learning materials*
6. Experience of presenting information

KNOWLEDGE

1. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties and mental disorders and how they might present in people
2. Knowledge of the FE sector*

SKILLS

1. Excellent digital skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Effective team player who actively assists others

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated
2. Committed to people development
3. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
4. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
5. Able to remain calm under pressure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
3. Able to travel to other locations as required