Student Counsellor

NCG; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Carlisle is seeking a compassionate Student Counsellor to support young people's mental health. This role involves delivering counselling sessions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with safeguarding teams. Joining this supportive team provides opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing. Benefits include generous leave, flexible working, and professional growth initiatives.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering one-to-one counselling sessions.
• Ability to carry out triages and assessments.
• Experience working with safeguarding teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one counselling sessions for students.
• Carry out triages and assessments.
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives and workshops.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Qualified Counsellor

Job description

Student Counsellor

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing?

Carlisle College is seeking a qualified and empathetic Counsellor to join our Student Support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our learners by providing a confidential, professional counselling service that helps them thrive both personally and academically.

What you'll do

• Deliver one-to-one counselling sessions for students.
• Carry out triages and assessments.
• Work closely with safeguarding teams and external agencies to ensure holistic support.
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives, workshops, and staff training.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold professional standards in line with BACP guidelines.

Why join us?

• Supportive environment with access to supervision.
• Opportunities for CPD and professional growth.
• A role that truly impacts student success and wellbeing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity