The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Overview
Permanent, 36 hours a week over 40 weeks a year term time only – £32,792 – £35,172 per annumPermanent, 18 hours a week over 38 weeks a year term time only – £15,576 – £16,706 per annum
The Counselling and Wellbeing Advisor plays a vital role in supporting and promoting student mental health across the College. Delivering individual and group counselling, workshops and drop‑in services, you will work closely with Student Services to provide a holistic, student‑centred approach to wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one‑to‑one counselling sessions and, on occasion, group delivery, workshops and drop‑in support focused on key wellbeing themes.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with professional and ethical standards, undertake risk assessments, and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support, manage a counselling caseload alongside administrative responsibilities, and engage in continuous professional development.
- Contribute to the wider Student Services wellbeing offer by supporting and delivering college‑wide wellbeing events and activities, including designing and facilitating initiatives that promote positive mental health, delivering wellbeing‑focused induction sessions, creating promotional material, and disseminating resources via Teams and SharePoint.
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 4 Diploma or Foundation Degree in Counselling, supported by evidence of CPD, or a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP).
- At least 200 hours of counselling practice, including a minimum of 50 hours working with children and young people aged 4–18 if core training is adult‑focused.
- Registered member of a recognised professional body such as BACP, UKCP or NCPS, with experience delivering both individual and group counselling sessions.
- Experience working with clients presenting with complex and multiple mental health needs, ideally within educational settings or relevant environments such as CAMHS or NHS services.
- Skilled in assessing client suitability for counselling, making appropriate referrals to external services, and possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and parents.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, plus an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary‑sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Benefits package pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
Equality and Diversity
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 15th June 2026.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
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