College Counsellor – Hull
Working hours: 14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Salary: £31,795 FTE per annum (Actual Salary £10,705.50 per annum). Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., depending on student and staff needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide a generic cross‑college professional and confidential counselling service to students and staff in line with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy Ethical Framework for Good Practice. Address issues including abuse, loss and bereavement, mental health and wellbeing, personal stress, guidance, relationships, etc.
- Work closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure the counselling service is well publicised and accessible to students and staff.
- Support the development and implementation with the senior practitioner of student counselling placements within Hull College provided by external partners.
- Support and contribute to the development of the College’s wider well‑being agenda for students and staff.
- Maintain liaison and network with key external partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure the needs of counselling clients are fully met, including effective referral and signposting arrangements.
- Liaise with key internal stakeholders across the College to ensure the counselling service is accessible and responsive to the needs of clients.
- Maintain clinical supervision standards and expectations appropriate to needs in line with BACP Codes of Practice.
- Report to the Senior Counselling Practitioner and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date confidential records of service activity in line with BACP Code of Practice, and contribute to the evaluation of all work undertaken and further development of the service to ensure a quality, responsive service at all times.
Qualifications
- Relevant counselling qualification (BACP accredited or equivalent).
- Registration with a recognised professional body (BACP, UKCP, or equivalent).
- Strong therapeutic skills and a commitment to reflective practice.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Legal and Safeguarding
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. These posts require an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is subject to regulated activity.
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