Counsellor

Job title:

Counsellor

Company

Bluetownonline

Job description

Job Title: CounsellorLocation: BirminghamSalary: £28,472 – £30,141 per annum (pro rata of £35,116, – £37,174)£7,118 – £7,535 per annum (pro rata of £35,116, – £37,174)Job type: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE), Permanent (1 post available)7.50 hours per week (0.2FTE), Permanent. (2 posts available)Please specify which role you are applying for within your application.University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick – Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.The Role:University College Birmingham is on the up! Having recently joined the University Mental Health Charter programme, now is an exciting time to join us as we look to strengthen our mental health support framework.Student Services and Wellbeing is a multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our University, College and Sixth Form students. We provide a holistic approach to student support to ensure students are provided with the internal tools and skills to enhance their academic success, aid student experience, and develop each student as an individual.The Wellbeing and Counselling team is a busy and in-demand service.We are seeking three experienced Counsellors to join our supportive and friendly team to provide confidential and non-judgemental counselling sessions to our students, both over and under the age of 18.You will use a case management system to review registration forms, view appointments and record your client/student case notes. You will also support the wider Wellbeing team in delivering workshops to students. Peer supervision will be provided, and we will also pay for private individual supervision (proportionally to hours worked). The roles have been created to enable the successful candidate to continue with private practice, if applicable.Applicants will need to be a registered and/or accredited Counsellor (BACP, UKCP or BPS) with post-qualifying experience. You will need to be experienced in short-term counselling and able to work with crisis interventions using a wide range of therapeutic modalities.You will be proficient using IT to conduct remote online video appointments and use data management systems to manage your caseload of students.Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave

• Pro rata of 29 days’ paid leave per year
• Pro rata of 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employer Contributions – 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date – Wednesday 2nd April 2025.Interview Dates – TBC.UCB is an equal opportunities employer.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Student Support Coordinator, Academic Advisor and Wellness Counsellor, Student Mental Health Specialist, Campus Wellness Advocate, Education and Wellness Counsellor, Student Success and Wellbeing Advisor, School Counselling Coordinator, Holistic Student Counsellor, Student Emotional Wellness Coordinator, Resilience and Support Counsellor, Peer Support and Guidance Specialist, Student Life and Wellbeing Coach, Educational Psychosocial Counsellor. Wellness Engagement Coordinator, College Wellness Navigator, Student Health and Wellness Advisor, Personal Development Mentor, Student Empowerment Counsellor, Academic and Emotional Support Specialist, Wellbeing Outreach Coordinator will all be considered.

Expected salary

£28472 – 30141 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:02:11 GMT

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