Start Date: 3 July 2023 Fixed Term: for 6 months Part-time: 29 hours a week
Student Services provides a comprehensive and confidential support service for students, which includes advising in money, academic and disability issues, as well as offering personal and emotional advice via counselling, mental health and wellbeing services.
This post is fixed-term for 6 months to cover for a member of staff maternity leave.
Applications will be considered from candidates with less experience/knowledge for appointment at grade 5 (salary £29,762 - £35,308 per annum pro rata) with the job description to be amended accordingly. Secondments from within the University would also be considered.
The post holder will help to provide specialist support as a Wellbeing Team within Student Services who present with a range of issues relating to their student experience. You will do this primarily by making referrals, advising on University policy, supporting physical and mental health, signposting wellbeing activities, assessing the need for financial support, and recommending appropriate academic adjustments. You will co-ordinate appropriate support within the University. Full support and supervision will be provided, including supervision of the records created by the Adviser.
You be an excellent communicator and you will have experience of supporting young people in tertiary educations with a range of difficulties. You will be responsible for appropriately assessing, providing expert and professional advice and appropriately referring to colleagues internally and agencies external to Student Services. The ability to work flexibly and as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
An ability to remain calm under pressure, work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise work is vital. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking service, working alongside highly qualified, experienced and motivated colleagues.
Applicants with experience and qualifications in coaching and positive psychology are particularly encouraged.
Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a clear PVG check, for working with Protected Adults, initiated by the university.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Claire Lavelle email: [email protected] , Tel: 01334 462720.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected] .
Closing Date: 26 May 2023
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