Counsellor

Aub; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increase

Cost of living uplift

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teachers)

Transport subsidies

Job summary

Arts University Bournemouth is seeking a skilled Counsellor to join our Counselling Team within Student Services on a part-time basis. The postholder will support the coordination and delivery of a confidential counselling service to students, working in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.

Working within a one-at-a-time counselling model, the postholder will manage a caseload and provide focused therapeutic support to ensure students access counselling at the point of need.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised counselling qualification.
• Be a BACP accredited member.
• Minimum of two years’ post-qualifying counselling experience.
• Experience of counselling within a higher education setting would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a professional, confidential counselling service to students.
• Work within a one-at-a-time counselling model to manage caseloads.
• Provide focused, responsive therapeutic support to ensure timely access to counselling.
• Adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Skills

Counselling

BACP ethical framework

Caseload management

HE counselling experience

Education

Recognised counselling qualification

Job description

We are committed

to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Counsellor to join our Counselling Team within Student Services on a part time basis. The postholder will support the coordination and delivery of a professional and confidential counselling service to students, working in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Working within a one-at-a-time counselling model, the postholder will autonomously manage a specialist caseload and provide focused, responsive therapeutic support, helping to ensure students can access counselling at the point of need.

Applicants will need to hold a recognised counselling qualification and be a BACP accredited member. You will have a have a minimum of two years’ post-qualifying counselling experience and a strong working knowledge of theBACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Experience of counselling within a higher education setting, and/or working within a one-at-a-time counselling model, would be an advantage.

The work pattern for this role is Wednesday - 12:00 to 17:00, Thursday -08:30 to17:00 and Friday-08:30 to16:30 with 1 hour break each day.

In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' lives and contribute to an exceptional student experience at Arts University Bournemouth.

This position involves working with children (under-18s) / vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University’s Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.

Our benefits

• In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role.
• An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision.
• AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.
• Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch.