Wellbeing Consultant

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension contributions

Commitment to health and wellbeing of科

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a Wellbeing Consultant on a full-time fixed-term basis to cover maternity from January 2027 to January 2028. The starting salary is from £43,482 depending on qualifications and experience, with hybrid working available combining campus days and remote work.

You will provide short-term counselling, triage, and liaison with GPs, NHS and mental health services, acting as a first point of contact for students in distress and delivering ongoing therapeutic

Qualifications

• Must have an additional qualification in counselling and be accredited by the BACP (or working towards accreditation).
• Experience in mental health support for students and ability to transfer skills to a Higher Education context.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counselling, triage and liaison with GPs, NHS, Mental Health services and the Wellbeing team.
• Be the first point of contact for students experiencing acute emotional distress and deliver ongoing therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with the Wellbeing Service and cross-disciplinary teams to support students with diverse needs.
• Contribute to the advancement of stepped therapy services within a multidisciplinary environment.

Job description

About The Role

Wellbeing Consultant

This full-time post is available from January 2027 on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity until January 2028. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade, depending on qualifications and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.

We are seeking to recruit a flexible and adaptable Wellbeing Consultant to join our highly skilled and committed team. The role will involve short term counselling, triage and liaison with GPs, NHS, Mental Health services and the Wellbeing team. You may be the first point of contact for students experiencing acute emotional distress and will be able to deal with their complex mental health difficulty. You will also provide on-going therapeutic interventions for students experiencing difficulty with emotional instabilityeither in the Wellbeing Centre or off site, remote services and web provision.

The role involves close liaison and joint working across the Wellbeing Service to support students with a range of disabilities alongside liaison with other university staff and external agencies (e.g. Student Finance, Access Centres, GP, statutory mental health services and voluntary sector agencies).You will also be committed to the advancement of inclusive practice and widening access to this important student community.

About You

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced practitioner who can offer mental health support and advice to students, provide a range of clinical interventions and manage and coordinate cases. You will be required to have an additional qualification in counselling and be accredited by the BACP (or working towards accreditation) so that you are equipped to offer a range of specialist therapeutic services for students. You will need to demonstrate a breadth of therapeutic and clinical expertise and show the ability to transfer their skills to a Higher Education context.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to join an innovative service allowing you to develop your skills and engage in service development projects. As a skilled practitioner who has a sensitive and adaptable approach to their work, you will show a real interest in supporting students, assessing and managing risk and in contributing to the advancement of stepped therapy services within a multi-disciplinary team context. You will be a skilled practitioner, able work with colleagues at all levels and demonstrate excellent communication skills to negotiate and influence.

About The Division

Education and Academic Services

In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.

About Us

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do