Counselling Service Coordinator — Part-Time, Term-Time

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time, hourly-paid Counselling Service Co-ordinator for the Colchester Campus. You will manage the Counselling Service, handle inquiries, oversee room bookings, and conduct risk assessments while ensuring safeguarding and inclusion standards are met.

Role is 2 days a week (Tuesday and Thursday), 1400-2000, term-time (40 weeks per year). Fixed-term contract; on-site at Colchester Campus.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Counselling is essential.
• Registration with BACP is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of the Counselling Service.
• Deal with enquiries from service users and external agencies.
• Manage online room booking system for clients, counsellors, supervision.
• Conduct and record risk assessments for new and existing clients.
• Allocate clients to the most suitable counsellor.
• Provide administrative/pastoral support to students when needed.
• Oversee allocation of student counsellors for supervision sessions per BACP guidelines.

Skills

Mental health experience

BACP framework knowledge

Counselling delivery (in-person/video/

Safeguarding awareness

Clinical risk assessment

Equality & Inclusion

Confidentiality sensitivity

Practice improvement

Education

Counselling qualification

GCSE English & Maths (level 2)

BACP registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time, hourly-paid Counselling Service Co-ordinator for the Colchester Campus. You will manage the Counselling Service, handle inquiries, oversee room bookings, and conduct risk assessments while ensuring safeguarding and inclusion standards are met.

Role is 2 days a week (Tuesday and Thursday), 1400-2000, term-time (40 weeks per year). Fixed-term contract; on-site at Colchester Campus.