Job Description
Student Support Wellbeing Advisor (1.0 FTE) (Permanent)
Application Deadline: 5 July 2026
Department: Student Support Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £34,744 - £38,384 / year
In conjunction with Guidance & Wellbeing Manager, the post-holder will deliver and coordinate a range of wellbeing interventions and activities to support existing, new and returning students. This will include the extended College community in Glasgow and elsewhere, as part of a quality, efficient and effective service.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23.59 on Sunday 5 July 2026.
Anticipated interviews are expected to take place Monday 13 July 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of a positive wellbeing culture and deliver campaigns and initiatives that enhance students’ physical and mental health awareness.
- Act as a first point of contact for wellbeing support, providing advice, managing referrals, and delivering workshops and activities to build students’ resilience and self-management skills.
- Work closely with Student Support colleagues, academic staff, and external partners to identify and support students at risk, ensuring coordinated and effective interventions.
- Plan, deliver, and promote wellbeing services and represent the service at college and external events.
- Contribute to the development of wellbeing platforms, maintain knowledge of emerging trends, and support continuous improvement of policies and practices.
- Maintain accurate records, support reporting and evaluation, manage communications, and provide general administrative support to the team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies to enhance the support available to students.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
- Educated to HNC/SCQF level 7 or equivalent
Knowledge:
Demonstrable knowledge of
- Knowledge of the Further Education and/or Higher Education sector.
- Demonstrate knowledge of wellbeing and support
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of pastoral care and wellbeing
- Good level of IT Literacy including a working knowledge of MS Word, Teams, Access, and Excel
- Ability to work online and face to face
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a Team
- Ability to remain calm in demanding situations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confident and self-motivated
- Potential flexibility to cover evening events as required
Experience:
- Previous experience of working in a Mental Health/Wellbeing service
- Previous experience of working within a Further or Higher Education environment
- Previous experience of working within a customer care and client central environment
- Previous experience of working in an advocacy role
Benefits
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service).
- Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public holidays.
- A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
- Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
- Employee Assistance Programme –– a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
- Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
- Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.
