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)

As our College Counsellor, This post will generally operate between the hours of 8.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. depending upon student and staff needs

We're looking for a professional with training and relevant L5 Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling) to become an integral part of our expanding clinical team. As the demand for specialist mental health support grows for people of all ages the successful candidate will provide high-quality therapeutic interventions to people aged 14+, working with a diverse range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioural difficulties, and family relationship challenges. You will have the autonomy to develop your own therapeutic approaches while being supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our College Counsellor:

• To provide a generic cross-college professional and confidential counselling service to students and staff in line with British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy Ethical Framework for Good Practice. Practice issues include abuse, loss and bereavement, mental health and wellbeing, personal stress, guidance, relationships, etc.
• To work closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure the counselling service is well publicised and accessible to students and staff.
• To support the development and implementation with the counselling service senior practitioner of student counselling placements within Hull College provided by external partners.
• To support and contribute to the development of the College’s wider well-being agenda for students and staff
• To liaise and network with key external partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure the needs of counselling clients are fully met, including having in place effective referral and signposting arrangements.
• To network and liaise with key internal stakeholders across the College to ensure the counselling service is accessible and responsive to the needs of clients.
• To maintain clinical supervision standards and expectations appropriate to needs in line with BACP Codes of Practice.
• Reporting to the Senior Counselling Practitioner maintain accurate and up-to-date confidential records of service activity in line with BACP Code of Practice, and with the senior practioner contribute to the evaluation of all work undertaken, and further development and implementation of the service to ensure a quality service is provided at all times that is responsive to the needs of clients.

What we’re looking for in our College Counsellor:

• 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

If you are ready to make a difference in people's lives and grow your career within a forward-thinking organisation please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!

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. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.