Counsellor – Homefield College, Leicestershire

Natspec Association; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide essential therapeutic support to students. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality counselling services and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance student wellbeing and engagement in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in counselling required.
• Accreditation by the British Association for Counselling.
• Experience supporting young people aged 16-25.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality counselling services to students.
• Deliver evidence-based programmes for anxiety and anger management.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Therapeutic Support

Education

Diploma, Degree or post graduate qualification in counselling

Accreditation by the British Association for Counselling

Job description

Counsellor - Homefield College, Leicestershire

Help students navigate mental health challenges and boost their wellbeing to fully engage in their learning.

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Job title: Counsellor – Homefield College, Leicestershire
Salary: £18,730.60
Hours: Part-time – 22.5 hours/38 weeks per year
Main geographical location of role: Leicestershire
Closing date: 30 May 2025
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): https://www.homefieldcollege.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/hfc-counsellor/

Job Description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Counsellor to provide counselling, therapy and general wellbeing support for students to enable them to fully participate in an educational programme that prepares them for adulthood.

Counsellor Responsibilities:

• To provide a high-quality counselling service to our students who require therapeutic support.
• To deliver evidence-based programmes where specified in areas such as anxiety and anger management.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the therapeutic needs of our students.
• To provide 1:1 and group sessions as and when required.
• To offer a drop-in session once a week for one off support and self-referral.
• To be part of a weekly multi-disciplinary team review.

General Responsibilities for all Staff:

• Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
• Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.
• Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and caring environment.
• Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.

Education & Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or post graduate qualification in counselling
• Accreditation by the British Association for Counselling
• Able to deliver CBT based intervention
• Evidence of recent and ongoing continual professional development
• Level 2 in Autism or willingness to work towards

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience of supporting young people aged 16-25
• Experience supporting people with a learning disability and SEMH
• Experience within a SEN education provision
• Evidence of recent and ongoing continual professional development

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities

• Skilled communicator and effective both orally and in writing
• Evidence of developing and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Be accountable and responsible for your own performance
• Able to manage workload with competing deadlines
• Has a genuine desire to improve the lives of both our students and residents and is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive approach
• Flexible approach to work and hours of work

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