Mentors & peer support occupations Work, Jobs in Leiston, Sfk (with Salaries)

Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
University of Suffolk —Ipswich
- £37,694 - £42,254 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours
Compass Children's Homes —Saxmundham
- Day shift
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Success Coach
East Coast College —Lowestoft
- £26,114.55 - £27,713.40 a year
- Temporary
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Flexible hours Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Saxmundham
- Up to £12.90 an hour
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- Flexible schedule
House Parent
Felixstowe International College —Felixstowe
- £4,445 - £17,780 a year
- Part-time
- Care experience
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Support Worker – Specialist Eating Disorder Rehabilitation
Bramacare —Ipswich
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Rehabilitation centre
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Peripatetic (floating) Children's Multi-Site Residential Support Worker
Juventas Services Ltd —Lowestoft
- Up to £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Care plans
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
1h
Student Support Advisor
WS Training LTD —Ipswich
- Up to £12.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
4d
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation- PT
The Benjamin Foundation —Ipswich
- £12.94 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
Quick apply
13d
Residential Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Saxmundham
- £27,976 - £32,920 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
Children Support Worker
Sincerity Care Ltd —Ipswich
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Quick apply
female support worker
K4 HealthCare Recruitment Ltd —Ipswich
- £25,420.00 - £37,118.94 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
Careers Advisor
Consortium Trust —Lowestoft
- £14.29 - £15.76 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- School
4d
The Mix - Housing Support Worker
The Benjamin Foundation —Stowmarket
- £12.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
13d
Female Support Worker
Voyage Care —Harleston
- £13.89 - £15.39 an hour
- Overtime
5d
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation
The Benjamin Foundation —Ipswich
- £12.94 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
Quick apply
13d
Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4
Homecare Gurus —Ipswich
- £14.00 - £21.84 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Support Worker
Voyage Care —Lowestoft
- £13.89 - £14.89 an hour
- Overtime
- Employee discount
Year Leader
Pakefield High School —Lowestoft
- £29,064 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
23h
Children's Residential Support Worker
Achieving Aspirations —Stowmarket
- From £12.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for mentors & peer support occupations in leiston, sfk

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Disability and Wellbeing Advisor

University of Suffolk -
Ipswich

Apply Now

Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£37,694 - £42,254 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with autism
Working with students
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Student welfare

Full job description

Permanent, full time, 37 hrs per week (1.0 FTE)

This post is subject to a DBS check. Enhanced, Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List. Commitment to subscribe to the Annual Update Service is required.

Band 5 – £37,694 to £42,254 per annum

About the Post

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities including emerging and established mental health conditions? We are looking for a dedicated Disability and Mental Health Advisor to join our team at the University of Suffolk. This role is crucial in providing advice and guidance and identification of reasonable adjustments to students with disabilities including emerging and established mental health conditions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with students with disabilities, in particular students with mental health conditions and autism to provide advice and guidance and identification of reasonable adjustments.
Support students with emerging or enduring mental health conditions that may be impacting study or academic progression.
Work with staff across the University to meet student needs and effectively implement reasonable adjustments.
Contribute to safeguarding and protecting students through direct intervention, signposting, or referring to specialist services.

About the Team

The Student Life Department at the University of Suffolk is dedicated to shaping the university experience and supporting students through a holistic approach. Our team is passionate, friendly, and aspirational, committed to providing impartial information, advice, education, and guidance. We connect with students through various channels, including one-to-one sessions, workshops, and events.

About You

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the student experience? We are looking for someone who is empathetic, adaptable, and committed to promoting inclusive learning.

Attributes and Skills:

Proactive in identifying initiatives and committed to embedding them into the student experience
Able to identify and set clear objectives and is confident in leading own work and collaborating with others to develop service provision
Able to multi-task, effectively manage time and a varied and demanding workload
An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunity Policies, and the ability to promote this in the day-to-day work of the post.

Relevant Knowledge:

Professional qualification to undergraduate level 6 in a relevant field or equivalent (e.g., Mental health / Counselling)
Professional registration / membership that meets the Department for Education (DfE) qualification and professional membership requirements (See Band 4 Specialist Mentor, Mental Health)

Are you passionate about enhancing communication and support for students? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Quinton, Head of Student Support and Welfare, [email protected]

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

mentors & peer support occupations jobs in leiston, sfk

Disability and Wellbeing Advisor

Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours

Success Coach

Flexible hours Support Worker

House Parent

Support Worker – Specialist Eating Disorder Rehabilitation

Peripatetic (floating) Children's Multi-Site Residential Support Worker

Student Support Advisor

Support Worker - Supported Accommodation- PT

Residential Support Worker

Children Support Worker

female support worker

Careers Advisor

The Mix - Housing Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

Support Worker

Year Leader

Children's Residential Support Worker

I want to receive the latest job alerts for mentors & peer support occupations in leiston, sfk

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected