Student Support and Wellbeing Advisor

Job Title: Student Support and Wellbeing Advisor

Location: Highbury, North Harbour Arundel and Sixth Form Campuses

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £25,410.97 - £26,133.56, Actual, £11,561.63 - £11,890.39 per annum

Hours of work: 19 Hours per week, 38 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-Time, Permanent

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

• Annual Leave: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
  Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of
• Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card
  : providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

To work closely with the wider Student Experience team to provide high-quality support to students. The role involves supporting students with well-being needs, providing information, advice and guidance on a range of internal and external support services. The post holder will work proactively to identify and address barriers to learning, helping students successfully complete their programmes and progress into further or higher education, training or employment.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of activities and enrichment opportunities that promote engagement in college life, personal development, community participation and preparation for life beyond education.

• Support the work of the Student Experience team at campus level to ensure the service meets the College's statutory duties relating to safeguarding, child protection and adults at risk.
• Support and assist Student Experience colleagues with activities, events and interventions as required.
• Provide proactive support to students, working collaboratively with curriculum staff, parents/carers and external agencies to address barriers affecting learning, well-being, attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Identify students requiring additional well-being and implement appropriate interventions.
• Manage an allocated cohort of students, proactively identifying barriers to learning, implementing targeted interventions and reviewing progress to improve outcomes.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, including transition cohorts, to promote engagement, resilience and positive progression.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student support, interventions, referrals, and outcomes, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of impact.
• Provide…