Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Health & Wellbeing Advisor Application Deadline: 4 January 2026 Department: Student Services Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus Compensation: £25,426 / year Description 🤝Health & Wellbeing Advisor 📍Hugh Baird College | Bootle 💼 Full -Time | Permanent | 35 hours per week 💷£25,426 per annum 📅 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 💼 Local Government Pension Scheme 🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits Join an Outstanding Team At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported. About the Role Are you passionate about supporting young people and promoting mental health and wellbeing? We are seeking a Health & Wellbeing Advisor to join our Student Services team. In this vital role, you will provide student-centred early support, emotional support, and safeguarding interventions to ensure learners feel safe, valued, and able to thrive in their education. You’ll deliver 1:1 wellbeing appointments, run group workshops, respond to crisis situations, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to reduce barriers to learning and improve attendance and retention. Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found. Key Responsibilities Deliver individual wellbeing support and group sessions on resilience, stress, relationships, and online safety. Act as part of the College safeguarding team, responding to disclosures and managing risk. Develop and lead health promotion campaigns aligned with our Wellbeing & EDI calendar. Build strong partnerships with NHS, CAMHS, social care, and local charities. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to reporting for senior leadership and inspections. Support staff CPD and promote a culture of wellbeing across all campuses. What We’re Looking For Level 3 qualification or above in Health, Social Care, Youth Work, Counselling, Psychology, or similar. Minimum two years’ experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups. Strong knowledge of mental health, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Please see the person specification for the full criteria. Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College Why Join Hugh Baird College? When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you: Generous holiday allowance Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays. Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees. Medicash Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support. Pension Scheme You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us. Professional Development We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth. Industrial Commercial Updates Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College. Reward and Recognition Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values. Lifestyle Fitness Gym You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym. Health and Wellbeing You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme. Travel You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking. Retail Discounts You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers. Blue Light Card You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.