Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Student Advice and Wellbeing operates a person-centred model of support to ensure students receive the right type of support at the right time. We are now looking for a Student Wellbeing Advisor. As a Student Wellbeing Advisor you will often be the first point of contact for students with any issues that are affecting their studies and/or their mental health and wellbeing

Working closely with the academic faculties and other teams within Student Advice and Wellbeing, the post holder will ensure that students receive timely, appropriate and specialist advice in the area of wellbeing and in relation to all aspects of university life. The post holder will provide high quality guidance, advice, and support to a large caseload of students within the appropriate level of professional competence. The post is key in supporting student wellbeing, improving the student experience, and aiding retention, progression and attainment of students. As well as daily appointments and drop-ins, the team also offer a range of workshops and interventions to support our diverse student population.

You will have a degree or equivalent IAG qualification. In addition, experience of working with and understanding the current issues that affect students in Higher Education, around mental health, is essential. You should be highly motivated and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

As the key focus of this role is to work directly with students, there is an expectation that this service is delivered during key periods of student activity.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post and ask that you complete the on-line application only. Within the application form there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section.

Informal enquiries may be made to Kelly Bain, Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager, email: k.bain@ljmu.ac.uk or Luc Yusuf Bostock, Wellbeing Team Leader, email: l.a.yusufbostock@ljmu.ac.uk

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; Black, Asian and ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Anticipated interview date's week beginning 3rd of February 2025.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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