Student Counsellor

This post is part time (21 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).

We have an opportunity for a Student Counsellor. This role assists the University in ensuring that students have access to appropriate resources to support their wellbeing throughout their academic journey. The post holder will work within the University Counselling Service to provide assessment. consultation and ongoing brief model therapy to students, primarily those affected by sexual or gender-based violence. Sessions will be delivered face to face and online. In addition, the post holder will provide ‘drop in’ sessions for students affected by sexual or gender-based violence, face to face and online.

The post holder will provide a high-quality counselling and support service, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the issues prevalent in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector and the issues facing those who have experienced sexual violence, as well as a basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System.

The Counsellor will be a member of the Student Wellbeing & Inclusion Team, based within the Student & Academic Services Directorate and is expected to work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, internally and externally to deliver a range of proactive services which will ensure that survivors of sexual or gender-based violence are appropriately supported.

For further information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=143730

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

£32,332 to £36,024 per annum, pro rata (Grade 6)