Student Health Advisor (Mental Health)
About Us
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
The Role
Gower College Swansea is seeking to appoint a professional and proactive Student Health Advisor, specialising in Mental Health, to provide a health advisory service to students across the College.
The successful candidate will provide advice and guidance relating to specific student health issues, specialising but not limited to mental health, to relevant staff. The role will support health and wellbeing across the College, including mental health awareness, health promotion activity, risk assessments, and liaison with internal and external support services.
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Part time (30 hours per week)
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Term time (40 weeks per year)
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Fixed Term (1 year)
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£19.08 - £22.19 Per Hour
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Cross Campus, Swansea
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out risk assessments for students who disclose high-risk medical conditions and provide advice to staff on their responsibilities in supporting learners safely and effectively.
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Support and deliver a monthly Health Promotion programme, leading on mental health awareness with learners across the College and addressing relevant issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, general mental wellbeing, sexual health, healthy lifestyles and smoking.
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Liaise closely with faculty staff, the Learner Experience and Wellbeing Manager and the Learner Support Co-ordinator to assess the medical and support needs of students with learning, physical and mental health needs.
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Support mental health referrals through the Feel Safe system, liaising with Student Support Officers, multi-agency teams and the counselling service to ensure appropriate support is in place.
About You
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Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or health professional on the relevant part of the register.
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Post-registration experience, including experience within an educational setting.
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Experience of working with young people and delivering health education programmes.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, using initiative to organise, prioritise and respond flexibly to the needs of the service.
Benefits
28 days annual leave (Pro Rata), plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
2 staff wellbeing days per year
Discounted study opportunities on College courses
More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing
Support with your application
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Further information
This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year, subject to a start date before 1st February.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Safeguarding
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:
Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).
