Wellbeing Advisor
Location: Trowbridge
Salary: £9,391 per year (Full Time equivalent £26,543 per year)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping students overcome challenges so they can thrive in education and beyond? This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking College where student wellbeing, inclusion and personal development are central to creating a positive learning environment.
As a Student Wellbeing Adviser at Wiltshire College & University Centre, you will provide high-quality, confidential wellbeing support to students, helping them manage personal, emotional and practical challenges that may affect their studies, attendance or wider college experience.
Working closely with students, curriculum teams, safeguarding colleagues and external support services, you will offer advice, guidance and early intervention, helping students access the right support at the right time. You will build positive relationships, promote wellbeing across the college and contribute to an environment where every student feels listened to, supported and able to achieve their potential.
What We Offer
Salary: £9,391 per year (Full Time equivalent £26,543 per year)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 15 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year
Location: Trowbridge
Outstanding Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas closure
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and career progression
• Additional staff perks and discounts
A stable and rewarding role with benefits that support your wellbeing, professional development and future career.
What You’ll Do
• Provide one-to-one wellbeing advice, guidance and support to students
• Help students identify and manage issues affecting their wellbeing, attendance, engagement or ability to learn
• Provide early intervention and appropriate signposting to internal and external support services
• Build trusting and professional relationships with students from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral, curriculum and support teams to ensure students receive appropriate support
• Recognise concerns and follow college safeguarding, wellbeing and referral procedures
• Support students experiencing anxiety, stress, low confidence, relationship difficulties or other personal challenges
• Promote positive mental health, resilience and healthy wellbeing across the college
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records in line with college policies and data protection requirements
• Contribute to wellbeing activities, campaigns, workshops and initiatives across the college
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and specialist services where appropriate
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students
What You’ll Bring
• Level 3 qualification or above in Counselling, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Mental Health, Education, Psychology or a related discipline
• Relevant experience of supporting young people, students or vulnerable individuals in a wellbeing, pastoral, advice or support capacity
• An understanding of the challenges that can affect young people's emotional wellbeing and engagement with education
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate professional boundaries
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships and provide non-judgemental support
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• The ability to recognise when a student requires additional or specialist support and make appropriate referrals
• A calm, compassionate and professional approach
• A proactive attitude and commitment to promoting positive student wellbeing
• A willingness to develop your knowledge and professional skills
Make a move that truly pays off
If you're ready for a rewarding role where you can support students, develop your professional skills and make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Your support could help a student find their confidence, overcome a challenge and move forward with their future.
Closing Date: 01/10/26
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Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 1st October 2026
Shortlist date: 2nd October 2026
Interview date: TBC
