Counselor - BACP Accredited

Randstad UK; England; À distance; GBP 36 000 - 51 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Randstad UK invites applications for a Remote Student Counsellor (BACP Accredited) to support students at a Russell Group university. The role focuses on delivering short-term, evidence-based counselling to diverse student cohorts in a flexible, part-time arrangement.

You'll manage a clinical caseload, apply brief models such as CBT or SFBT, and monitor outcomes to inform decisions. Accreditation and supervision requirements apply, with emphasis on safe, confidential practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 400 post-qualification clinical hours.
• Experience providing clinical support within UK Higher Education settings is preferred.
• Accredited membership with BACP (MBACP Accred) is required.
• Strong familiarity with risk assessment and safeguarding protocols.

Responsabilités

• Deliver 1:1 short-term therapeutic counselling using brief, manualized approaches (CBT, SFBT).
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload with confidentiality and safety at the core.
• Monitor outcomes using standardized measures to inform treatment decisions.
• Maintain professional conduct and ensure appropriate supervision and liability coverage.

Connaissances

1:1 counselling

CBT

SFBT

Formation

MBACP Accred

Description du poste

Remote Student Counsellor (BACP Accredited)

Empower Student Success. Shape the Future of Higher Education.

Rate of Pay:

£25.00 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay (Totaling £31.38/hr inclusive of 12% holiday pay)

Contract:

Part-time, flexible hours to suit your schedule - PAYEE

About the Role

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

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 Sessional 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 utilizing evidence-based, brief manualized 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.

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 specialized 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 utilizing brief, solution-focused, or manualized 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 students' lives at a world-class Russell Group university.