Counselling and Mental Health Officer

6 hours ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City College Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Counselling and Mental Health Officer to join our team at University Centre Leeds. As a key member of our student support team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health and counselling services to our students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide one-to-one counselling and mental health support to students, working within a multi-disciplinary team to offer in-person and remote support where appropriate.
  • Manage a caseload of students requiring ongoing assistance, providing time-limited counselling, support, and regular review of support needs.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies and organisations to establish effective working relationships and ensure students have access to appropriate support and care packages.
  • Provide guidance to staff on student mental health issues and design and deliver mental health training and development courses for staff.
  • Liaise with other areas of the Student Support team regarding ongoing support needs for students who disclose other support needs.
About You
  • Professional qualification in counselling at Diploma level 4 or above or equivalent mental health professional practice qualification.
  • Registered member of BACP or other relevant body, or willing to register.
  • Previous experience of offering counselling services and delivering mental health and wellbeing services or counselling in a college or other educational environment.
What We Offer
  • Annual leave entitlement - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time staff).
  • Generous pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
  • Travel and commuting discounts, including Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and Cycle to work schemes.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry-standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas, including makeup studios and practical science labs. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff, offering a broad variety of training and professional development to help you continually develop and grow.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022). Our emphasis on practical training and creative industry links ensures a vibrant artistic community for students. We hope that you will be part of our inclusive and progressive learning environment and look forward to welcoming you.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and two satisfactory references.

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