Student Welfare Advisor - London, United Kingdom - University of West London

University of West London
University of West London
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3 weeks ago

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The
University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.


We are the
top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and
University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.


The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.


  • University status awarded in or after 1992

Student Services / Wellbeing Service
Student Services is a large multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our students.

The Wellbeing Service is an umbrella term used to describe our various teams, Counselling, Disability & Mental Health, Faith, Welfare and Student Liaison.

We provide a holistic approach to student support to ensure students' individual needs are fully met supporting their academic success, adding to their student experience and educational develop.

The Wellbeing team is a busy and in-demand service. We are a tight knit team who help and support each other. We work hard and importantly have fun along the way.


The Role


This is an important role within the Student Services Department to support and contribute to a professional specialist advice and guidance service for students in crisis, distress and who are experiencing welfare issues such as; Care Experienced and Estranged students, Sexual and Domestic assault and homelessness.


The Person
They will have excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to remain discreet, calm, diplomatic and professional. You must have proven working knowledge of the needs of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Knowledge of safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010 is essential for this post, as is previous experience of working in an advisory role ideally within an educational setting.

Applicants must have good I.T.

skills with proven experience of working with IT systems to record, monitor and report on a wide range of confidential matters together with attention to detail.

This position is not open for current UWL students.


How to Apply
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 22nd April 2024.


Additional Information
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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