Z293 Student Wellbeing Mentor

Reference: REQ02276
Description: Closing Date: 11 August
Interview Date: 28 August
Salary: £27,557.36 - £28,868.44
Hours: 37 hours per week

Gloucestershire Professional Services (GPS is recruiting for a Student Wellbeing Mentor to join the Student inclusion and experience department at Gloucestershire College


In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with ourStudent Support and Experience teamsto champion positive mental health and wellbeing across our learner community.


You’ll be a trusted guide offering support, signposting to specialist services, and empowering students to take ownership of their wellbeing through practical, independent strategies. This is your chance to be part of a college that truly values its people. We believe that a career with us is about more than just a salary it’s about purpose, impact, and being part of a team that puts students first.


If you’re empathetic, resilient, and ready to help shape brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.


Please review the Job Description to find out more about this role and apply online to join our team.

Don't meet every single requirement?

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the job description (but you do meet the essential criteria) or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for.

A career with us means much more than just a salary - we know that our people are our greatest asset; 96% of our employees are proud to work at the college and 90% of students would recommend GC as a place to study.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:


A generous holiday allowance of 27days per year + Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
A matched contribution pension scheme
College-wide Induction Day for all new staff, plus an additional induction for teaching staff led by our Quality Improvement Coaches
Welcome Lunch with new colleagues and Executive team
Ongoing Continuous Professional Development opportunities
Access to a wide-ranging employee benefits platform
Generous family-friendly policies and flexible working options
Access to our employee assistance programme
Discounted nursery places at My Ohana (Cheltenham and Gloucester)
Cycle to Work scheme and the option to purchase electric bikes
Discounted treatments at our college-run hair and beauty salons
Meals and hospitality at our student-led restaurants in Cheltenham and Cinderford
Paid volunteer days to support community or charitable organisations
Long service recognition and trade union membership
Staff awards and recognition initiatives
Regular internal communications to celebrate success and keep you informed




Please note that existing members of staff seeking redeployment will be given priority for all roles where they meet the essential criteria on the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we would recommend an early application.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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Salary: *GBP*27,557.36 - *GBP*28,868.44 per annum
Package: 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years, plus an additional 3 days during Christmas closure and auto enrolment into the Peoples Pension matched contribution scheme.
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

How to apply:

Please review the Job Description and further details on our safer recruitment screening process to find out more about this role and apply online to join our team by clicking on Apply Now.