Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor
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- WhereBirmingham
- Posted12 October 2026
About School of Coding & AI
School of Coding & AI is one of the UK’s fastest-growing education providers, delivering high-quality, career-focused programmes across Coding, AI, STEM, Health & Social Care, Business and related areas.
Established in 2017, we work with schools, colleges, universities and employers to provide education that leads to real outcomes. Our focus is simple: students first, always.
We deliver Higher Education programmes in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, Harper Adams University and the University of Brighton. As we expand our provision across the UK and internationally, we are strengthening our academic and student support teams to deliver high-quality education, support excellent student outcomes and help shape the future of education.
About the Role
We are looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor to join our growing Student Wellbeing team, with a January 2027 start date.
This is a rewarding role focused on helping students overcome personal, mental health, wellbeing and accessibility barriers so they feel supported, engaged and able to succeed in their studies.
You will work closely with students, academic teams and external services, providing practical support, guidance and advocacy where needed. The role will include weekend working, so applicants must be comfortable working weekends as part of their regular working pattern.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide confidential, student-focused mental health and wellbeing support.
- Act as a key point of contact for students experiencing personal, wellbeing or accessibility challenges.
- Support safeguarding referrals and work alongside Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
- Complete and manage welfare risk assessments.
- Develop and review Fitness to Study Plans.
- Create targeted support plans based on individual student needs.
- Advocate for students and help them access appropriate support.
- Manage internal and external referrals to relevant services.
- Contribute to accessibility frameworks and inclusive student support practices.
- Deliver wellbeing workshops, resources and awareness activities.
- Support student drop-ins, events and wider wellbeing activities.
- Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
What this role involves
General background for health and safety adviser roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Make regular inspections and report issues to managers
- Do risk assessments
- Investigate and record accidents in the workplace
- Typical pay (UK)
- £26,000 starting · £48,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on School of Coding's own careers site.
