Counsellor for Students

Hills Road Sixth Form College; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A college in England is seeking a part-time Counsellor for Students to provide confidential support and manage caseloads effectively. This role requires strong communication and empathy skills and relevant experience working with young people. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, free use of sporting facilities, and discounts on adult education courses. The position starts in April 2026 and offers professional development opportunities. Apply by 4 February for this fulfilling role in a committed educational environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free use of college sporting facilities

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts on all adult education courses

Qualifications

• Appropriately qualified, insured, and experienced in counselling.
• Relevant experience working with young people.
• Experience supervising trainee counsellors.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential counselling to students during term-time.
• Manage a complex caseload professionally.
• Cooperate and coordinate with part-time and trainee counsellors.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Organisational skills

Education

Accreditation from a recognised professional body

Job description

Overview

Counsellor for Students – Permanent, part-time, 27.5 hours across 4 days a week, term‑time only.

Working face‑to‑face on site, Tuesday – Friday, starting week of 13 April 2026.

Salary: £24,651 p.a. pro rata (FTE £38,897).

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and professional counselling to students during term‑time only, following the short‑term 8‑session model.
• Manage a busy, occasionally complex caseload with professionalism and efficiency.
• Cooperate with a core team of two part‑time student counsellors and coordinate trainee counsellors on placement within the service.
• Utilise designated counselling spaces and rooms within the college.

Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriately qualified, insured and experienced with accreditation or imminent accreditation from a recognised professional body, as per the person specification.
• Relevant experience working with young people and demonstrating competence in this area.
• Experience supervising trainee counsellors.
• Strong communication, empathy and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Free use of college sporting facilities.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounts on all adult education courses.

Closing Date & Interviews

Closing date: Wednesday 4 February at 9 a.m.

Interviews: Friday 13 February.

Additional Information

Details and an application form may be found on our website: https://www.hillsroad.ac.uk/.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from black, Asian, and ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and men under‑represented in this workforce.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff and expects all members of the College community, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Equality and diversity: The College actively promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.