Wellbeing Adviser

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution in Portsmouth is seeking a Wellbeing Support Specialist to provide proactive and responsive support for student mental health and emotional wellbeing. The role includes conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and contributing to wellbeing initiatives. This position requires 22.2 hours of on-site work per week, specifically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with occasional out-of-hours work for events. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering wellbeing support in educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist wellbeing support to students.
• Conduct holistic assessments of student needs.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational programmes.

Job description

To provide proactive and responsive specialist wellbeing support to students, promoting their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.

The role involves conducting holistic assessments of need, delivering short-term positive interventions, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure effective student support.

To contribute to innovative wellbeing initiatives, including group work, psychoeducational programmes and student engagement events and awareness campaigns, to enhance student experience, promote belonging and success.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

The working pattern for this post is working 22.2 hours per week:

Tuesday – 08:30 – 17:00

Wednesday – 08:30 – 17:00

Thursday – 08:30 – 17:00

This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment. Occasional work from home will be supported. Occasional out of hours will also be required for Open Days and events – Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) would be offered for these hours worked.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held in February 2026.