University of Leeds
Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
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Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
# Critical – Internal Vacancy: Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Eligibility: University of Leeds staff only)
Role Overview
This role is open to existing employees within the Wellbeing team at the University of Leeds.
Preliminary interview date: 11th August 2026
The Senior Wellbeing Practitioner will be a senior clinical role in the Student Wellbeing Service, combining direct student support (50% caseload), team leadership, and operational management. The post will cover deputising for the Assistant Head of Student Support (Wellbeing) and improving faculty alignment within existing academic structures.
Location & Working Terms
- Primary: On-campus base (University of Leeds).
- Typesetting: Hybrid-flexible. One in-office day/week (standard 9am–5pm), with adjustability for student-facing events (e.g., open days, offer-holder days).
- Key Constraint: Role shifts within core student support hours (8am–6pm, Mon–Fri).
- Availability Note:
- Reads common workload flexibility for:
- Workload management, equipment, communication.
- Reads common workload flexibility for:
The Service Context
The Student Wellbeing Service is a multi-disciplinary hub supporting students with psychological, emotional, and mental health concerns. Its offerings include:
- Triage appointments
- Therapeutic support contracts
- Psychoeducational/recovery groups
- **Billings to external specialists as required.
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Integral Collaboration:
- Is part of the Student Experience and Support Directorate.
- Operates alongside the wider Student Experience portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duty
- Maintain a 50% FTE caseload (≈ 10 clinical hours/week), providing evidence-based support to students requiring therapeutic interventions.
Operational Leadership
- Depute for the Assistant Head of Student Support (Wellbeing) when necessary.
- Contribute to daily operational management of the Wellbeing Service, ensuring smooth coordination of offer referrals, operational improvements, and staffing alignment.
Faculty/Partner Engagement
- Strengthen cross-disciplinary ties between:
- Wellbeing Practitioners
- University faculties/schools
- Facilitate clearer communication between wellbeing provision, academic structures, and expectations, tackling potential misalignment or lack of engagement.
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Flexibility Note
Fairness in scheduling means flexibility will be required for student-facing engagements only (e.g., outreach events, interconnected periods).
Final Terms
- Visa Consideration: The post could support sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to salary concessions for external applicants.
What We Offer
Compensation & benefits
- Holiday: 26 days/year + approx. 16 University-closed days (across Bank Holidays/Christmas).
- Pension: Generous scheme and life assurance available.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Discounted staff membership at The Edge (campus gym with pool, sauna, rock climbing wall, cycle circuit, sports halls).
- Primary arrogation: Access to Organisational Development & Professional Learning for continuous training.
- Access Perks: On-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.
How to Apply
Contact the Assistant Head of Student Support, Suzie Haslam, for further discussion:
- Email: S.Haslam@leeds.ac.uk
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