Part-Time University Counsellor – Student Wellbeing

Buckinghamshire New University; Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

Training & development support

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire New University is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join the Counselling and Mental Health Service on a 12-month maternity cover. The role is part-time (0.4 FTE) with travel between campuses and Wednesdays/Fridays availability.

You will provide short-term counselling, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to wellbeing initiatives within a supportive Student Experience Group. The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy, with

Qualifications

• Professional qualification at Diploma, Degree or Masters level in Counselling, Psychotherapy or Counselling Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, short-term counselling to students.
• Manage caseload (typically up to 10 clients per week).
• Assess risk and provide safeguarding actions and referrals as required.
• Design and deliver psychoeducational workshops and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Counselling

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

Buckinghamshire New University is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join the Counselling and Mental Health Service on a 12-month maternity cover. The role is part-time (0.4 FTE) with travel between campuses and Wednesdays/Fridays availability.

You will provide short-term counselling, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to wellbeing initiatives within a supportive Student Experience Group. The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy, with