Student Welfare Advisor - Supporting Students in Higher Education
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hours: Monday-Friday (8:30-5pm, 9-5:30pm, or 9:30-6pm)
Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges? Do you thrive in a role where empathy and problem-solving make a real difference? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a Student Welfare Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for students needing advice, guidance, and support on personal and welfare-related issues, including disability support. You'll also work closely with faculty and business support teams to ensure students can overcome barriers to learning and succeed in their studies.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll provide one-to-one support, run workshops, offer accommodation and financial advice, and signpost students to specialist services when needed. You'll also play a key role in safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering welfare services through appointments, workshops, and events
Advising on accommodation, funding, health, and learning support
Acting as part of the safeguarding team, assessing risks and making referrals
Signposting students to external agencies for specialist support
Providing emergency assistance for students in immediate distress
What We're Looking For
A calm, reassuring presence with excellent communication skills
Experience supporting individuals with welfare or wellbeing needs
Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and inclusion practices
Ability to guide colleagues on sensitive student issues
Ideally, experience in Higher Education (but not essential)
Knowledge of child protection, adult at risk, Prevent legislation, housing, and benefits would be a bonus.
About Us
Why QAHE? At QAHE, we believe everyone deserves access to outstanding higher education. We partner with leading universities to deliver courses from foundation to postgraduate level in subjects like Business, Computing, Cybersecurity, and more. Join us and help students achieve their goals.
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Equal Opportunities: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.