Student Counsellor

**Student Counsellor**

**Hull**

**Salary: £20,069.85** per annum**

**30** **hours per week, 38 weeks per year**

As our **Student Counsellor**,** **you** **will to deliver a quality cross-college, professional, impartial & confidential counselling service to students in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and Hull College Group procedures, working with a wide range of issues including abuse, bereavement, mental health & wellbeing, personal stress, relationships etc.

**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** **Student Counsellor**:

- To provide an effective cross-college professional, impartial and confidential counselling service to students, contributing to the wellbeing and safeguarding of the college community.
- To contribute to counselling service activities as required including managing client referrals and a waiting list, planning, recording and supporting a caseload of clients, and providing qualitative and quantitative information for service statistics and reports.
- To work with the Counselling Team Leader and Student Services Manager to contribute to the evaluation and development of the service to ensure a quality service is provided at all times that is responsive to the needs of the clients.
- To attend counselling supervision following BACP guidelines to ensure client wellbeing and the continuing self-development of the practitioner.
- To proactively contribute in one-to-one, group and cross-college departmental activities that support the well-being of staff and learners, for example this may include workshop delivery, reflective practice meetings, or relaxation, etc.
- To network and liaise with key internal colleagues to ensure the counselling service is accessible and responsive to the needs of clients, including regular links with Academic staff, Student Services staff, SSO’s, Safeguarding officers, Additional Learner Support etc.
- To establish links and external options to ensure clients are referred for appropriate support when necessary.
- To contribute to the development of learners spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (SMSC) underpinned by the Every Child Matters Outcomes Framework
- To support and champion the college’s commitment to equality and diversity through appropriate activities and events.

**What we’re looking for in our** **Student Counsellor**:

- Qualification in Counselling at Diploma Level
- Level 2 IT or equivalent qualification. In particular Word Processing, Word, Excel, etc.
- GSCE English & Maths Grade C or equivalent
- Significant understanding and experience of providing a professional counselling service, preferably in an educational environment with young people and/or adults
- Accurate record keeping and data inputting and monitoring
- Confident, approachable and friendly disposition with strong interpersonal skills

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our **Student Counsellor** 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.