Counsellor Supervisor

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is searching for a Counsellor Supervisor to join their Mental Health Team at the Hillingdon campus. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly salary of £22.20 and the chance to supervise trainees while providing essential counselling services to students and staff. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, engaging in both online and face-to-face supervision. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact on mental health within an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with experience in counselling and supervision.
• Strong communicator who builds rapport with trainees and clients.
• Adheres to BACP Ethical Framework and confidentiality.
• Ability to assess risk and manage urgent situations.
• Enthusiasm for developing training modules for staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to trainees and ensure top-notch support.
• Offer individual counselling based on availability.
• Conduct online and face-to-face supervision.
• Collaborate with Wellbeing team for effective referrals.
• Participate in training and team meetings.

Skills

Counselling skills

Supervision experience

Strong communication

Risk assessment

Training development

Education

Relevant counselling qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Counsellor Supervisor!

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of students in an educational environment? We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Counsellor Supervisor to join our dynamic Mental Health Team at our Hillingdon campus. If you're ready to make a positive impact, read on!

Position: Counsellor Supervisor
Location: Hillingdon, Greater London
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months, with the possibility to apply for a permanent role)
Salary: 22.20 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Work Environment: Fully onsite

About the Role:
As part of our Student Services Department, you will play a pivotal role in providing supervision to our trainees, enhancing their skills while ensuring top‑notch support for our students and staff facing mental health challenges. You'll engage in both online and face‑to‑face supervision, group settings, and individual counselling sessions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Support: Conduct face‑to‑face and online counselling supervision for trainees, determining session frequency and structure.
• Offer individual counselling to students and staff based on availability.
• Provide clinical supervision to associate and trainee counsellors, ensuring high standards of care.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with the Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support team for effective referrals.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and advisory groups to foster a supportive environment.
• Promote our Wellbeing services by liaising with external professional bodies.
• Programme Development: Develop and supervise issue‑based and therapeutic group workshops for students.
• Contribute to the growth of the Counselling Service through project management and training initiatives.
• Crisis Management: Respond to urgent cases with risk assessments in line with our protocols.
• Provide referrals and support for students and staff facing emotional, psychological, or mental health issues.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified professional with experience in counselling and supervision.
• A strong communicator who can build rapport with both trainees and clients.
• An individual who adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to assess risk and manage urgent situations effectively.
• Enthusiasm for developing and delivering training modules for staff and trainees.

Why Join Us?

This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students while developing the next generation of counsellors. Enjoy the vibrant campus atmosphere in Hillingdon and collaborate with a dedicated team committed to mental health and wellbeing.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to contribute your expertise, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of a transformative experience in education and mental health.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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