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 7th 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
6. Experience of supporting students through a support related process*
7. Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
8. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings*
9. Experience of assessing risk and managing people who are in mental health crisis
10. Experience of creating e-learning materials*
11. Experience of presenting information
KNOWLEDGE
12. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties and mental disorders and how they might present in people
13. Knowledge of the FE sector*
SKILLS
14. Excellent digital skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
15. Excellent communication skills
16. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
17. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
18. Effective team player who actively assists others
PERSONAL QUALITIES
19. Self-motivated
20. Committed to people development
21. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
22. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
23. Able to remain calm under pressure
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
24. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
25. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
26. Able to travel to other locations as required