Wellbeing Activities Officer

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 13 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

Inverness College UHI is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. Inverness College UHI has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a Wellbeing Activities Officer on a fixed term basis.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a suitably skilled and qualified Wellbeing Activities Officer to work within our Wellbeing and Learning Support team. Working predominantly with young adults experiencing a variety of challenges, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right set of skills to join a busy and proactive Wellbeing team within an educational setting.

You will be assisting our Wellbeing Officer with the planning and delivery of wellbeing workshops, drop-in sessions and wellbeing events- both on campus and online. You will have a regular presence within our nearby student accommodation, getting to know the students who live there and being their point of contact when wellbeing support is required. You will liaise with our local HISA colleagues and the UHI Student Development Officer to develop positive social opportunities and wellbeing activities for these students, to support their personal development and facilitate opportunities for strong and healthy relationships. You will also be responsible for establishing and supervising local peer support and mentoring volunteer schemes, under the direction of a UHI coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Youth Work (or a similar field) and will be a natural at establishing supportive relationships with young people. They will be aware of the common issues affecting young people and have a working knowledge of local health and social care services and third sector support providers. They will be an enthusiastic and outgoing team-player, who can handle challenging situations with leadership and empathy when required. Inclusive values and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries are essential to the role.

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience of working with young people in an education/youth setting
• Understanding of key issues experienced by young people, including mental health challenges
• An understanding of Safeguarding procedures
• Experience of developing and delivering workshops
• Experience of leading activities and/or groups

Please see the attached job profile for full details.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland to commencing employment.

Application closing date: 20 September 2021

Shortlisting will take place on 21 September 2021

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 September 2021

For informal queries relating to this post, please contact Inverness College UHI recruitment team on: Recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or 01463 273210

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.