Counsellor and Wellbeing Adviser

Harmonia Careers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Counsellor and Wellbeing Adviser to support students' mental health through individual and group counselling. The role involves collaboration with support services, maintaining records, and engaging in professional development. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and qualifications in counselling, particularly with children and young people. The position offers a generous benefits package and a commitment to equality of opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial counselling experience with children and young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support students' mental health and wellbeing through counselling and workshops.
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Caseload Management

Education

Diploma in Counselling

Job description

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21 hours a week (over three days) over 40 weeks per year, term time only.

Student Services supports students at each stage of their journey from pre-entry to post exit. The service has a student-oriented culture and puts students' needs at the heart of everything it does.

As a pivotal part of the frontline team, the Counsellor & Wellbeing Adviser will support students' mental health and wellbeing through individual and group counselling, workshops, and drop-in services. Collaborating with the College's support services, the post holder ensures a holistic approach to wellbeing. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, adhering to safeguarding policies, and engaging in continuous professional development.

The role requires a registered professional with substantial counselling experience, particularly with children and young people, along with strong empathy, communication, and caseload management skills.

Our ideal candidate will hold a qualification in Counselling at Diploma Level or higher and be a member of an ethical body, such as BACP, UKCP, or NCS. You should have significant understanding and experience in providing professional Wellbeing Support services, especially with children and young people, and possess strong empathy, communication, and caseload management skills.

You should be able to work well independently and in a team, with a good understanding of the safeguarding process, external support agencies, data protection regulations, crisis management, and referral procedures related to safety planning, risk assessment, and information sharing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

The closing date for online applications is 23rd May 2025.

We offer a generous benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff.

As part of our due diligence, successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships, in line with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College. We are one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training, committed to student success and community contribution. We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

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