Wellbeing Officer

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in the UK is seeking a Wellbeing and Safeguarding Advisor to support students facing personal and social challenges. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one assistance, delivering workshops, and collaborating with staff and external agencies. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, experience in emotional support, and excellent listening skills. This role offers a great opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives. The position offers a competitive salary and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Onsite fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with students facing behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties.
• Confidence in building effective partnerships with education and social care professionals.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Provide one-to-one and group support.
• Deliver wellbeing workshops and events.

Skills

Listening skills

Counselling skills

Empathy

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Level 3 Youth Support or IAG qualification

Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or willingness to complete

Job description

£24,535 - £27,621 based on an FTE of £28,561 - £32,154 per annum | 39 weeks per year (Term Time only) | 37.5 hours per week | Permanent

About the Role

• This role plays an important part in supporting students’ wellbeing and safeguarding at Hartpury University. You will be a key contact for students experiencing personal or social challenges, including those with BESD, Looked After Children, Care Leavers, and Young Carers.
• The work involves providing one-to-one and group support, helping students navigate university processes, and working closely with staff, families, and external agencies.
• You will also help deliver wellbeing workshops, resilience activities, and events such as WellFest.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation is essential, as you will be involved in referrals and multi‑agency meetings.
• This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference to students’ lives and help them feel supported throughout their time at Hartpury.

About You

• You will bring a solid foundation of relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Mathematics and English and a Level 3 Youth Support or IAG qualification, alongside a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or a willingness to complete this.
• You have experience working one-to-one or with small groups of students facing behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties, and you understand the realities of college and university life.
• You are confident working within a multi‑agency environment and building effective partnerships with education and social care professionals.
• Strong listening and counselling skills, along with the ability to empathise and support students in challenging situations, are essential.
• You will be highly motivated, committed to promoting student wellbeing and resilience, and able to handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice. Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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