Student Support Wellbeing Officer jobs

Flexible Working: Open to flexible working arrangements

Are you passionate about supporting students with social communication challenges and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Wellbeing Services team at Lancaster University as a Wellbeing Mentor. We are recruiting for 3 posts. In this role, you will focus on supporting students with ADHD, Autism, and Asperger’s Syndrome to develop practical skills to support their transition into university life, during their studies, and preparing for future study or employment. You’ll meet students one-to-one, and lead group work, to provide practical strategies, emotional support, and tailored guidance that reduces barriers to learning and promotes independence.

Purpose of the Role:
You will provide specialist mentoring skills and advice to students with social communication difficulties, enabling them to succeed at Lancaster. Your contributions will help students manage daily life, workload, and foster inclusion within the university community.

Key Responsibilities:
Support Students in Transition:
Assist students pre-arrival and encourage participation in the ‘Preparing for Lancaster’ programme.

Mentoring and Guidance:
Conduct structured mentoring sessions, both one-on-one and in groups, focusing on academic skills and independence.

Develop Practical Skills:
Help students with prioritisation, time management, and stress management techniques to cope with anxiety.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work with colleagues within Student Wellbeing Services to implement reasonable adjustments for students.

Evaluate and Improve Services:
Maintain accurate records of student engagement and seek feedback for continuous service evaluation.

Community Building:
Facilitate students' integration and belonging within the university community.

Person Specification:
Attribute

Essential (E) or Desirable (D)

Assessed via

Qualifications

Mentoring or coaching qualification (or equivalent)

D

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of supporting individuals with social communication challenges in an advisory role

E

Understanding challenges faced by university students with social communication difficulties

E

Knowledge of risk management in an organisational setting

E

Experience in managing a caseload and record-keeping

E

Skills and Personal Attributes

Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

E

Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure

E

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

E

Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent organisational skills

E

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your application. For informal queries, please contact Michou Burckett St Laurent, Head of Student Support and Wellbeing at m.burckettstlaurent@lancaster.ac.uk.

Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students at Lancaster University!