Full-Time Counsellor
Job Description
Counsellor
Salary: Grade 7 / £35,845 – £41,526 pro rata per annum
Part Time or Full Time opportunities available
Permanent
Location: London Campus
– THE ROLE –
This post is broader than that of personal Counsellor and will include an input into the University’s student welfare provision, linking with local medical and psychiatric services for consultation and referral as appropriate. The post holder will work closely with colleagues from departments across the University, based at various campus or learning centre locations. In particular, the post holder will be expected to work closely with the University’s Mental Health Advisers.
The post holder will have an in-depth understanding of their specific professional area and, in undertaking their responsibilities and accountabilities, will be expected to lead by example and to promote the Dignity at Work ethos and equal opportunities standards.
Main duties will include:
- Provide a professional counselling service for students and staff, in accordance with the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Use professional judgement, be guided by BACP’s Ethical Framework, consulting with the supervisor and being able to account for decisions made.
- Attend professional supervision as required by the BACP.
- Provide effective counselling on a one-to-one or group basis, helping students and staff to manage a wide range of academic and personal issues, mainly on a short-term basis.
- To deliver a mix of face-to-face and remote counselling using Teams or telephone appointments.
- Provide effective counselling to distance learning students using e.g. telephone counselling or Skype as appropriate.
- Practice appropriate standards of confidentiality and ensure that all documentation is securely and appropriately filed and stored.
- Keep confidential records in accordance with BACP guidelines and data protection legislation
- Work collaboratively as a member of the University’s counselling team.
- Participate in Counselling Service team meetings and provide advice, guidance and training to support best practice and team development.
- Work sensitively with students or staff who may present in crisis and initiate appropriate action by involving relevant individuals.
- Consult with supervisor and/or other experienced counsellors, in confidence, regarding ethical dilemmas.
Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.
– REQUIREMENTS –
You should have:
- Diploma in counselling
- BACP Accreditation
- Previous experience of counselling
- Excellent knowledge of a range of counselling approaches
- Experience of working in accordance with the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Effective organisational skills
- Previous experience of counselling in a higher education context
– FURTHER INFORMATION –
Please note that immigration sponsorship under the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa route is not available for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply shall be an “Enhanced with Adult’s Barred List” check.
How to Apply
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