Counsellor

Randstad Student Support; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus location

Flexible hours

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a part-time, on-campus Counsellor (BACP Accredited) to support students with short-term, solution-focused therapy. You will deliver 1:1 counselling, manage a diverse caseload, and monitor outcomes using CORE10 measures.

The role requires 400+ post-qualification hours, UK Higher Education experience, and ongoing clinical supervision with professional liability insurance. Flexible hours and strong safeguarding practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited membership with the BACP (MBACP Accred).
• Minimum of 400 post-qualification clinical hours.
• Experience providing clinical support within a UK Higher Education setting.
• Experience using brief, solution-focused, or manualised models.
• Evidence of ongoing regular clinical supervision and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 short-term counselling using evidence-based, brief models (e.g., CBT, SFBT).
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload with emphasis on safety and confidentiality.
• Administer and interpret clinical outcome measures (including CORE10).
• Adhere to safeguarding protocols and escalate high-risk cases as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and GDPR-compliant record-keeping.

Skills

BACP Accreditation

Clinical hours >400

HE sector experience

Brief/solution-focused therapy

Evidence-based models

Clinical supervision

Liability insurance

Education

MBACP Accred

Tools

CORE10 measures

Job description

University of Southampton

Student Counsellor (BACP Accredited)

Empower Student Success. Shape the Future of Higher Education.

• Location: University of Southampton (On-campus)
• Rate of Pay: 28.00 per hour + 3.38 accrued holiday pay (Totalling 31.38/hr inclusive of 12% holiday pay)
• Contract: Part-time, flexible hours to suit your schedule

About the Role

Are you a dedicated clinician passionate about supporting young adults and mature students through pivotal life transitions?

Randstad is proud to partner with the University to deliver exceptional, clinical mental health support that directly impacts student well-being and academic retention. We are seeking highly qualified, BACP-accredited counsellors to join our team for the upcoming academic year.

In this role, you will deliver professional, short-term, solution-focused therapeutic interventions, empowering students to navigate the unique pressures of university life, manage complex mental health challenges, and achieve their full personal and academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

As a Counsellor, you will manage a diverse clinical caseload, ensuring the highest standards of safety, confidentiality, and therapeutic effectiveness:

• Clinical Intervention: Provide tailored, 1:1 short-term therapeutic counselling utilising evidence-based, brief manualised models (e.g., CBT, SFBT).
• Caseload Management: Support students facing a wide spectrum of presenting issues, including:
  • Academic life cycle pressures (dissertation stress, exam anxiety, procrastination, and study-related blockages).
  • Personal growth challenges (identity, transition, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics).
  • Clinical presentations (anxiety, depression, and eating concerns).
• Outcomes Monitoring: Systematically administer and interpret clinical outcome measures (including CORE10) to track treatment effectiveness and inform clinical decision-making.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Strictly adhere to institutional risk assessment and safeguarding protocols, ensuring swift and appropriate escalation of complex, high-risk cases.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain absolute client confidentiality in full compliance with GDPR and ethical frameworks.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

To thrive in this specialised higher education environment, you must possess:

• Accreditation: Accredited membership with the BACP (MBACP Accred).
• Clinical Experience: A minimum of 400 post-qualification clinical hours, with a proven track record of managing a regular, structured caseload.
• Sector Expertise: Prior experience providing clinical support within a UK Higher Education setting, including familiarity with university administrative and referral pathways.
• Modality Proficiency: Strong experience utilising brief, solution-focused, or manualised therapeutic models.
• Compliance & Safety: Evidence of ongoing regular clinical supervision and a valid professional liability insurance policy.

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.