Fixed Term Counsellor

Capel Manor College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting included

Staff benefits package

Job summary

Capel Manor College is seeking an experienced Counsellor and Wellbeing Officer to join the Student Services team. You will provide one-to-one support for students aged 16+ with mental health or wellbeing needs and act as Safeguarding Officer within the Safeguarding Team.

The role requires a degree-level Counselling qualification with accreditation (BACP/UKCP/BABCP) and membership, plus experience in education or youth work. The post is fixed-term, 40 weeks, salary £28,286–£29,844.

Qualifications

• Qualified Counsellor to degree level with accreditation.
• Experience working with young people aged 16+.
• Membership with BACP, UKCP or BABCP (or equivalent).
• Experience in safeguarding and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling support to students.
• Act as Safeguarding Officer within the Safeguarding Team.
• Assess student needs and refer to appropriate support.
• Support students during term-time (40 weeks).

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Good organisational skills

Initiative

Education

Degree-level Counselling qualification (accredited)

Membership with BACP/UKCP/BABCP

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint an experienced Counsellor and Wellbeing Officer to join our Student Services team. If you enjoy working with young people and are passionate about helping them reach their full potential, then Capel Manor College is the right place for you.

The successful candidate must have previous experience of working with young people aged 16+ who may have mental health, wellbeing or personal issues. You will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to students who may be experiencing emotional and psychological issues. You will assess individual students needs and work with them to ensure they receive the right necessary support.

You must be a fully qualified Counsellor to at least degree level with previous experience working. You will also be a Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding Team, to provide a high quality, responsive service to students experiencing safeguarding issues.

The candidate must have an accredited Counsellor qualification to at least Level 4 and hold a membership with the BACP, UKCP or BABCP or equivalent. You will have experience working with young people from a wide range of backgrounds in an educational setting or youth work. You must be empathetic, have excellent communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.

This is a fixed-term, term-time only position working 40 weeks until 30 November 2027.

The actual salary for this role is £28,286 - £29,844, inclusive of London Weighting.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.