INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Student Counsellor
Fixed Term until July 2024
Full Time - 35 hrs per week
Salary: Grade 5 £30,208 - £33,204 per annum pro rata (Successful candidate will commence at £30,208 per annum pro rata)
We are looking for a self-motivated therapist to join our Student Counselling and Wellbeing Team in the development and delivery of counselling and wellbeing services within a dynamic further education college. You will be located in the Student Experience Directorate working across a range of excellent student-centred support services. You will deliver a high-quality service for students experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, promote good mental health and well-being and support academic staff in their pastoral role with students.
The successful applicant will work within the Counselling and Wellbeing Team to provide short-term counselling- up to six sessions. You will also make clinical assessments of students for suitability of face-to-face counselling, referring to external agencies as required. In addition, you will support the development and delivery of psycho education sessions to increase the range of therapies available to students throughout the academic year.
To apply for this position, you must hold a recognised post graduate qualification in Counselling/ Psychotherapy as well as being a member of a relevant professional body e.g. BABCP, UKCP or BACP. You will have extensive experience making clinical assessments of suitability of therapy and have a high level of competence in crisis intervention and managing severe emotional difficulties. Experience in developing and delivering psycho education groups would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading colleges with access to great development opportunities within a motivated skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. Some roles offer a mix of campus and remote working, this can be discussed in further detail at interview. Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (including bank & public holidays)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
- Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services
- Exclusive discounts from high street retailers
Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Applications Close No Later Than 1700 Hours on Wednesday 14th June 2023
We anticipate in person interviews to be conducted w/c 26th June 2023
Vacancy reference: 3029
