Counselling Services Coordinator | Student Support & Risk

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time Counselling Service Co-ordinator at Colchester Campus. The role involves day-to-day management, coordinating the service, handling enquiries and supervising room bookings for clients and counsellors.

The post requires counselling qualifications, BACP registration, safeguarding awareness and CPD evidence, with duties including risk assessment and student support in line with BACP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Counselling
• GCSE English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent
• Registration with BACP
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day management and coordination of the service.
• Deal with incoming enquiries from service users and external agencies.
• Manage the online room booking system for clients/counsellors/supervision.
• Conduct and record risk assessments using counselling expertise for new and existing clients.
• Allocate clients to the most suitable counsellor for therapeutic support.
• Be available to students for administrative/pastoral support where required.
• Oversee and manage the allocation of student counsellors for supervision sessions in line with BACP guidelines.

Skills

Counselling experience

BACP guidelines

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk assessments

Confidentiality & pseudonyms

Education

Professional qualification in Counselling

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Registration with BACP

CPD evidence

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time Counselling Service Co-ordinator at Colchester Campus. The role involves day-to-day management, coordinating the service, handling enquiries and supervising room bookings for clients and counsellors.

The post requires counselling qualifications, BACP registration, safeguarding awareness and CPD evidence, with duties including risk assessment and student support in line with BACP guidelines.