Counsellor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus role

Holiday pay

Job summary

University of Birmingham Counsellor role offering face-to-face, short-term counselling to students under a 5-session model. This part-time post covers 12 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, commencing mid‑November at the Birmingham Campus.

The successful candidate will hold BACP Accreditation with active supervision and has experience delivering brief therapy within Higher Education. The role provides an attractive hourly rate with accrued holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Accreditation: Must hold current BACP Accreditation (or equivalent).
• Active clinical supervision already in place.
• Experience delivering short-term/brief therapy, ideally in Higher/Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term (up to 5 sessions) individual counselling to students in person.
• Manage a daily caseload of 4 client appointments plus admin, case notes and risk management.
• Assess student needs, monitor risk, and refer to secondary mental health services when necessary.
• Maintain confidential, timely clinical records in line with data protection policies.

Skills

Risk assessment

Autonomy

Administrative efficiency

Job description

University of Birmingham - Counsellor - BACP Accreditation

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Counsellor to provide face-to-face, short-term (5-session model) psychological support to students at the University of Birmingham. This is a part time role for 12 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to commence from mid-November.

You will play a vital role in helping students navigate mental health challenges, academic stress, and personal difficulties to support their overall well-being and retention.

Rate of Pay: £23.00 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, flexible hours to suit your schedule - PAYEE

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, short-term (up to 5 sessions) individual counselling to students in person.
• Manage a daily caseload of 4 client appointments alongside dedicated time for administrative tasks, case notes, and risk management.
• Assess student needs, monitor risk, and refer onwards to secondary mental health services or internal support teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical records in line with institutional data protection policies.

Requirements

• Accreditation: Must hold current BACP Accreditation (or equivalent professional body membership, e.g., UKCP).
• Supervision: Must have active, independent clinical supervision already in place.
• Experience: Proven track record of delivering short-term/brief therapy interventions, ideally within a Higher/Further Education setting or working with young adults.
• Skills: Strong risk assessment capabilities, confidence in autonomous decision-making, and excellent administrative efficiency.

Location

Location: Birmingham Campus (Face-to-Face)

Hours: 12 hours per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 hours per day)

Pattern: Short-term contract across two key blocks:

• Block 1: Mid-November to 11th December
• Block 2: Week commencing 11th January through end of April (excluding weeks commencing 22nd and 29th April)
• Potential extension through end of June

Why Join Randstad:

This role offers the perfect balance of clinical autonomy and institutional support. You will enjoy excellent hourly rates, a highly flexible scheduling model that fits your existing practice, and the rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference in student's lives at a world-class Russell Group university.