Adult Counsellor

Temporary Counsellor Required: Preston, Lancashire
Temporary Counsellor Required: Preston, Lancashire
Temporary – Part-time
We welcome applications for this support post to take up post as soon as possible, for a period of one year, to cover a period of maternity leave.
The Counselling team is an integral part of the holistic pastoral care system at Cardinal Newman College. They offer counselling to all students at the college and work closely with the Achievement Tutor team and the Designated Safeguarding lead and their deputies.
The counselling team is part of the wellbeing services offered to c.The team consists of 3 qualified counsellors and 3 wellbeing practitioners. All counsellors are registered members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework. The wellbeing services team is centrally placed in the college and includes a wellbeing room and private counselling rooms.
To offer to all students at need an individual counselling service, employing a variety of counselling techniques tailored to individual needs;
To report any safeguarding issues to the college’s designated safeguarding team;
Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Counselling team.
The Counselling team is looking for someone who has an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of students, very good interpersonal skills and someone who has a qualification in Counselling, minimum Diploma standard.
You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only. Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 4th February 2024.
We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.
An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.
Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
Staff savings scheme