Wellbeing Practitioner NEW

Andover College; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Andover is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to support students' emotional and mental health needs. This role focuses on providing 1:1 and group support using a trauma-informed, compassionate approach. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, experienced in safeguarding, and able to build professional relationships with students and staff. Benefits include access to a pension scheme, free parking, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Eligibility for pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexible working policy

Occupational Sick Pay

Access to an employee assistance scheme

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people and/or adults in a wellbeing or related role.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students, including reluctant attendees.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and self-care.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential emotional and mental health support through 1:1 and group interventions.
• Help students access the right support at the right time.
• Meet the wellbeing and safeguarding needs of students.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Resilient

Organised

Professional relationship building

Job description

* Wellbeing PractitionerNEW# Wellbeing PractitionerEmployerLocation: Andover, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Up to £29,163 pro rataPosted: 18th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 22nd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1517312Job Reference: V3435Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1517312* Share :**Wellbeing Practitioner*** Salary: Up to £29,163 pro rata (dependent upon qualifications and experience)* Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year)* Location: Andover Campus* Closing Date: **22nd January 2026**We have an exciting opportunity for a Wellbeing Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary student support service, based in our modern Wellbeing Hub.We are committed to providing outstanding, inclusive support that helps students overcome the challenges of modern life which can impact their wellbeing, engagement, and success in learning. Our approach is trauma-informed, student-centred, and compassionate, recognising how past experiences can affect emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and learning.As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a vital role in meeting the wellbeing and safeguarding needs of our students. You will provide confidential emotional and mental health support through 1:1 and group interventions, using a trauma-informed approach that promotes safety, trust, empowerment, and resilience. You will support students to access the right help at the right time, helping to remove barriers and enable positive engagement with learning.**We are looking for someone who is:**• Compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely student-centred.• Calm, professional, and resilient in a fast-paced environment, able to manage a range of complex needs.• Experienced in supporting young people and/or adults in a wellbeing, pastoral, safeguarding, or related role.• Confident in building positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.• Able to motivate and inspire students, including those who may be reluctant to engage.• Organised, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.• Committed to maintaining their own wellbeing, with a clear understanding of professional boundaries, reflective practice, and self-care.Full training will be provided both on the job and through external providers. Please refer to the Job Description for further details.**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.****Benefits include:**• Eligibility to join a defined contribution pension scheme• Free on-site parking• Flexible working policy• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme• Access to an employee assistance scheme• Free on-site gym at the Sparsholt campus• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish, and game• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive pricesThere is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.**Apply now and help shape the future of student wellbeing at Andover Campus!**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Andover College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Andover College