Wellbeing Advisor (Variable Hours)

We are looking for a Wellbeing Advisor to support our learners in our adult community college. The applicant should have the skills and empathy to make a positive difference in learners' lives and their studies. 

About the Role
As a Wellbeing Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of students across two campuses: Hillcroft and Parkshot. From September 2025, the role will be based solely at Parkshot campus. You will provide confidential support and advice, help students navigate any wellbeing challenges, and work closely with colleagues to ensure a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support to students facing wellbeing challenges, offering advice, guidance, and referrals when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Additional Learning Support (ALS) Coordinator and other staff to identify and address student needs.
• Organise and deliver wellbeing-related workshops and initiatives across both campuses.
• Help students access relevant support services, both internal and external, ensuring they feel heard and supported.
• Promote a positive and supportive learning environment, contributing to the college's commitment to student welfare.

About You
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, approachable, and has a strong understanding of the challenges that adult learners may face. You should be a good listener with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a wellbeing or support role, ideally within an educational or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of mental health and wellbeing issues, with the ability to offer appropriate support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of staff and external agencies.

Working Hours: This is a term-time only position, with hours aligned to the academic calendar. It is a variable hour role but is currently expected to be approximately 9 hours per week, however this is subject to change. The role will involve working across both campuses until the end of the 2025 academic year and then based solely at Parkshot campus from September 2025.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Make a real difference to the lives of adult learners.
• Enjoy a fulfilling, term-time only role with a good work-life balance.

About RHACC

RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Teacher Perks
• Carparking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire 
• Discounted Gym Membership
  
  

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.