Student Counsellor: One-to-One Support & Wellbeing

Greater Manchester; Bolton; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join the Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Service to provide confidential one-to-one counselling to students and to contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.

You will hold a counselling or psychotherapy qualification with BACP membership (or equivalent), manage a busy caseload, liaise with academic staff and external agencies, and work flexibly to support students across the university.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and complex caseload.
• The ability to identify risk and make appropriate clinical decisions on therapeutic support or suitable referral.
• The ability to work independently, make informed decisions whilst seeking support from colleagues when required.
• A collaborative, flexible approach and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of students providing one-to-one counselling.
• Work closely with academic and professional staff across the University.
• Liaise with external agencies as appropriate.
• Support 1x full-time or 2x part-time Counsellor(s) to join the team.

Connaissances

Excellent written and verbal comms

Confidentiality and professionalism

Strong organisational skills

Caseload management

Independent working

Collaborative and inclusive approach

Formation

Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification

BACP membership or equivalent

Description du poste

University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join the Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Service to provide confidential one-to-one counselling to students and to contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.

You will hold a counselling or psychotherapy qualification with BACP membership (or equivalent), manage a busy caseload, liaise with academic staff and external agencies, and work flexibly to support students across the university.