Senior Counsellor (Access & Wellbeing) – Hybrid

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Relocation/accommodation assistance

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Counsellor (Access and Wellbeing) within the University Counselling and Wellbeing Service. This high‑profile role supports students across a wide range of needs and ensures efficient daily operations.

You will join the Senior Management Team, provide line management and professional development for staff, maintain a caseload, and contribute to data‑driven access improvements while managing risk related to safeguarding and self‑harm.

Qualifications

• Accreditation with a UK regulatory body (e.g., BACP/UKCP/BABCP/HCPC) is required.
• Experience delivering counselling in a high-demand university setting is essential.
• Ability to provide leadership and professional development for staff.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for daily service operations.
• Line management and professional development support for staff.
• Maintain a caseload of students and contribute to data-driven service improvements.
• Respond to risk in safeguarding, self-harm, and related concerns.

Skills

Counselling

Line Management

Data Analysis

Safeguarding

Education

Accredited/Registered Counsellor

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Counsellor (Access and Wellbeing) within the University Counselling and Wellbeing Service. This high‑profile role supports students across a wide range of needs and ensures efficient daily operations.

You will join the Senior Management Team, provide line management and professional development for staff, maintain a caseload, and contribute to data‑driven access improvements while managing risk related to safeguarding and self‑harm.