College Counsellor | Cwnselydd y Coleg

Pembrokeshire College; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire College in Haverfordwest is seeking a Counselling Assistant on a 22.5-hour week contract (36 weeks per year). The role involves delivering a counselling service to staff and learners on campus, with some online delivery by agreement, and sessions held at the College.

The ideal candidate will hold a BACP accredited qualification (level 4) and have experience counselling young people aged 16+. Strong communication, risk management and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum BACP accredited qualification at level 4.
• Experience counselling young people 16+ is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a counselling service to staff and learners within agreed timelines.
• Carry out approximately six client meetings per day.
• Regularly liaise with Health & Wellbeing Officers for staff and learners.
• Work on College premises in Haverfordwest; face-to-face sessions with potential online delivery by agreement.

Skills

Counselling

Youth counselling

Communication

Education

BACP accredited qualification (level 4)

Job description

Haverfordwest Permanent Vacancy Reference: AUG20260125 Closes Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Description

Annualised hours contracts are paid in equal amounts of 12 months (September to August) and the appropriate element of payment for accrued annual leave for the duration of the contract will be incorporated into the calculation. Please note, this is subject to the date of commencement.

• Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) to be worked over the College's 36-week term
• Qualifications: It is essential that you hold a minimum BACP accredited qualification at level 4.
• Experience: Experience of counselling young people 16+ is essential.
• You will assist in delivering a counselling service to both staff and learners of the College within agreed timelines. You will carry out approximately six client meetings per day. You will regularly liaise with the College's Health & Wellbeing Officers for staff and learners.
• You will also be a strong team player, be flexible and be comfortable with lone working. You will have effective communication, interpersonal skills, be approachable and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and time management ensuring effective prioritisation.
• The candidate must also have a confidential/compassionate approach and have strong risk management skills and the highest levels of integrity.
• This role will be undertaken on the College premises in Haverfordwest. The College has a flexible working policy but this role is appointed on the basis that the postholder will normally be based in the College and the service will be delivered face to face, and by agreement with a client online, but from the College's premises.
• The College welcomes job share applications for candidates looking for a flexible arrangement and encourage applicants to specify the number of hours/days they are interested in when applying.
• Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 15th November 2026

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