Student Counsellor

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a counsellor for students to join Runshaw’s counselling team, as part of the wider Safeguarding and Wellbeing team. The student counselling service offered at Runshaw College is accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (B.A.C.P) and reflects the fact that safeguarding, and wellbeing is an integral part of the College's outstanding support for both 16-19 and adult students.

Positions available are:

• Permanent Student Counsellor post - 13 hours to be split as 2 x 6.5hr working days, specifically on a Monday and Wednesday. This would be a 09:00 -15:30, with 30-minute lunch and 30-minute administration, term time (37 weeks).

The successful applicant(s) will hold full counselling qualifications and be a member of BACP or equivalent organisation. They will have extensive experience of working with young people in an education setting and have a wide range of skills to support the counselling needs of our presenting students in face to face, online and telephone consultations. They will be team players, highly organised, driven, and have meticulous record keeping.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 3 rd May 2024

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.