Student Health Advisor (Triage)

About Us

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The Role

Gower College Swansea is seeking to appoint a professional and proactive Student Health Advisor (Triage) to provide a health advisory service to students across the College.

The successful candidate will provide advice and guidance relating to specific student health issues, support relevant staff in meeting learner needs, and promote health and wellbeing across the College. The role will also involve supporting the triaging of cases through Feel Safe and contributing to the development of effective health and wellbeing support systems.

• Part time (30 hours per week)
• Term time (40 weeks per year
• Fixed Term (1 Year)
• £19.08 - £22.19 Per Hour
• Cross Campus, Swansea

Full Time Equivalent 

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments for students who disclose high-risk medical conditions and provide advice to staff on how to support learners safely and effectively.
• Coordinate and deliver a monthly Health Promotion programme, tailored to relevant health issues such as sexual health, healthy lifestyles and smoking, working with Learner Services and Marketing teams to maximise engagement.
• Liaise closely with faculty staff, the Learner Experience and Wellbeing Manager and the Learner Support Co-ordinator to assess the medical and support needs of students with learning, physical and mental health needs.
• Oversee and support the triaging of cases coming through Feel Safe and support the development and implementation of the health module within this system.

About You

• Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or health professional on the relevant part of the register.
• Post-registration experience, including experience within an educational setting.
• Experience of working with young people and delivering health education programmes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, using initiative to organise, prioritise and respond to the needs of the service.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave Pro Rata, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 28.68% in 2025)
• 2 staff wellbeing days per year
• Discounted study opportunities on College course
• More benefits on the website.

Further information

This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.

Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year, subject to a start date before 1st February.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.