Counsellor (Part time, 5 hours per week - TTO+2)

Counsellor (Part Time, 5 Hours Per Week - Tto+2)

• Application Deadline: 7 September 2025
• Department: Student Support
• Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
• Location: Middleton
• Compensation: £3,250 - £3,890.78 per annum i.e. £28,630 - £34,271 pro rata per annum

Description

The appointed candidate will provide confidential and professional counselling for students of the college and to publicise and promote the service within the college 

Key Responsibilities

1.      To provide 1:1 counselling to students.  This will include making assessments and offering ‘emergency’ sessions where appropriate.

2.      To adhere to the BACP’s/ UKPC ethical framework

3.      Maintain confidential note on counselling sessions 

4.      Develop, maintain and promote activities and resources for client use including on line resources.

5.      Develop and maintain relevant links with outside agencies to enhance the referral network of the college.

6.      Keep abreast of developments in counselling and psychotherapy and maintain relevant ongoing professional development.

7.      Attend relevant meetings and staff development activities, and contribute to staff training activities where required.

8.      To liaise with other college staff as appropriate to ensure an integrated approach, maintaining multi-disciplinary boundaries.

9.      To report on counselling activities to line managers and SMT as required.

10.   Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.

11.   Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Qualifications

Essential CriteriaDiploma in Counselling accredited by the BACP/UKCPHow Identified: ApplicationDesirable Criteria
A relevant 1st DegreeHow Identified: Application

Experience
Essential CriteriaSignificant experience of delivering counselling to young people and adults.Evidence of continual updating of good practice, especially in relation to counselling.An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive learning.How Identified: Application / InterviewDesirable CriteriaKnowledge of issues relating to health education and substance misuse.Experience of working in an FE environmentExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment.How Identified: Application / Interview
Specialist Knowledge

Essential CriteriaA knowledge of issues faced by young people and adults including:
·        Anxiety, stress and depression.·        Bereavement/loss·        Gender and sexuality issues Working knowledge of Safeguarding / Child Protection legislation Knowledge and understanding of the needs of clients with additional learning and support needsHow Identified: Application / InterviewDesired CriteriaFamiliarity or experience of mental health assessmentsUnderstanding of issues around harassment.How Identified: Application / Interview
IT Skills
Essential CriteriaCompetent user of Microsoft applicationsWilling to undertake training appropriate to roleHow Identified: Application / Interview