Student Wellbeing Advisor; FTC

About LIS

The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is the first university in over 50 years to be granted full degree‑awarding powers from inception. We aim to prepare the next generation with the interdisciplinary tools, methods and mindsets needed to tackle complex problems and thrive personally and professionally. Since 2024 our undergraduate cohort has shown strong outcomes, and our Master’s, MBA and leadership programmes are expanding rapidly.

With a diverse team of 40+ experts from Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT and industry, LIS is building a niche, prestigious brand with global relevance.

LIS is recruiting a Student Wellbeing Advisor for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to join a small but dynamic Student Wellbeing Service, working alongside the Accessibility Manager and Wellbeing Manager (to whom this role reports).

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and group support to students
• Hold a caseload of students with diverse, often complex needs
• Provide structured early intervention for emerging difficulties
• Support students with needs related to neurodivergence, complex mental health challenges, trauma histories, minoritised communities, disabilities, health conditions and intersectional life pressures (work, caregiving, finances, transitions)

This role is ideal for someone who values flexibility, is responsive to change and thrives in a growing, innovative environment. The successful candidate will be experienced, grounded, calm under pressure and committed to empowering students with evidence‑based, inclusive support.

• Hold a varied caseload, providing professional, confidential 1:1 support
• Conduct wellbeing assessments, risk assessments and safety planning
• Support students with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health conditions, neurodivergence, disabilities, chronic health conditions and various stressors
• Deliver early intervention strategies to prevent escalation and deliver group work
• Provide coaching‑style support to help neurodivergent students build executive functioning skills, personalised study strategies and wellbeing tools

• Respond empathetically to distressed students, managing de‑escalation and immediate planning
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with LIS policy
• Act as a point of contact for student disclosures and coordinate support with external services where appropriate
• Work within a trauma‑informed, anti‑oppressive and culturally sensitive practice

• Work closely with academic, operational and student‑facing colleagues to coordinate appropriate support
• Contribute to the formation and running of group workshops, community‑building activities, induction events and proactive wellbeing initiatives
• Support communication and reasonable adjustments between students, faculty and support teams

• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes in line with GDPR
• Support data gathering, analysis and service evaluation
• Contribute to wellbeing projects, continuous improvement and service evolution throughout the academic year

• A counselling qualification level 4 or above, supervised post‑qualification experience registered with the BACP or UKCP; or a Clinical, Counselling Psychology Degree with post‑qualification experience; or a Mental Health Nursing Degree, an Education Welfare Degree or substantial relevant professional experience
• Significant experience of providing one‑to‑one student wellbeing support, counselling/mental health, disability support in higher education or advanced further education
• Willingness to provide group support sessions
• Strong experience supporting talented neurodivergent individuals (autism, ADHD, SpLDs, sensory/processing differences), including coaching and practical strategies
• Experience conducting wellbeing assessments, risk evaluations and crisis management with complex/high risk cases
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and long‑term health conditions
• Knowledge of student accessibility barriers and inclusive learning practices, including alternative assessments
• Understanding and knowledge…