Wellbeing Mentor

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated candidate to support young people with mental health needs. The role involves providing individual support to a large caseload of vulnerable students, collaborating with external agencies, and safeguarding processes. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to supporting and advocating for students. A competitive salary and various benefits including 35 days annual leave are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary – £25,256 to £26,348 per annum FTE

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs.
• Ability to advocate for students’ needs and coordinate support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to vulnerable learners.
• Liaise with external agencies and social care.
• Support safeguarding processes to ensure student safety.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Confident in using technology

Able to keep accurate and detailed records

Manage administrative tasks efficiently

Good time management

Clear communication

Proactive approach

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are seeking a candidate with experience of supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs. The role will focus on working with a large caseload of vulnerable learners, providing individual support, and liaising with external agencies and social care to ensure effective multiagency collaboration. A key part of the role will involve supporting safeguarding processes to ensure that students are safe and protected. Ideally, candidates will have experience of advocating for students’ needs, coordinating joined‑up support, and helping learners to engage, progress, and thrive during their time at college.

This position will be based at the Highfields campus; however, the successful applicant must understand that this is subject to change due to the wellbeing team being centralised. The applicant should be willing and able to work across different campuses within Nottingham College as required.

What you’ll bring

You will possess experience of supporting young people to ensure their safety and wellbeing on a range of pastoral and learning related topics. Essential skills and experiences required are:

• Strong organisational skills
• Confident in using technology
• Able to keep accurate and detailed records
• Manage administrative tasks efficiently
• Good time management, clear communication, and a proactive approach to working with both students and professionals are also key to success in this role

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact [e-mail].

Interviews will be held on the 22nd January 2026.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £25,256 to £26,348 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for part‑time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer‑Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause‑Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri‑menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.