Student Counsellor

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Description:

University of Plymouth has a vacancy for a highly experienced Counsellor to join the Student Wellbeing Services team. The post offers an opportunity to contribute to the further development of a university with an enviable record in teaching and supporting learning for all students. The university has highly regarded Student Wellbeing Services and an excellent reputation for supporting students with disabilities. You will provide counselling to students with complex mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm as well as a wide range of presenting issues including sexual assault. You will need to adapt and target your interventions to fit a busy service where brief therapy is the norm and be comfortable working both remotely and in person with clients. You will be a member of the Student Wellbeing Services Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Mental Health Workers, Counsellors and Pastoral and Spiritual Support. You will have a degree, professional accreditation (or eligible, and actively working towards this) and be a highly experienced counsellor. You will be an excellent professional able to demonstrate flair, flexibility and self-confidence. You will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and a proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team. You will be competent using Microsoft Office and electronic information systems. You will have demonstrable experience of counselling, preferably in an education setting, and a record of success in project work, publication, research or relevant innovative initiatives. Some weekend working is required. This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week on a permanent basis. This appointment will be subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dawn Hastings - Email: dawn.hastings@plymouth.ac.uk Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 8 February 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 - £40,927 pro rata per annum - Grade 7

Package:

Permanent, Part-Time

Contractual hours:

14.8

Basis:

reputation for supporting students with disabilities. You will provide counselling to students with complex mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm as well as a wide range of presenting issues including sexual assault. You will need to adapt and target your interventions to fit a busy service where brief therapy is the norm and be comfortable working both remotely and in person with clients.

You will be a member of the Student Wellbeing Services Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Mental Health Workers, Counsellors and Pastoral and Spiritual Support.

You will have a degree, professional accreditation (or eligible, and actively working towards this) and be a highly experienced counsellor. You will be an excellent professional able to demonstrate flair, flexibility and self-confidence. You will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and a proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team. You will be competent using Microsoft Office and electronic information systems.

You will have demonstrable experience of counselling, preferably in an education setting, and a record of success in project work, publication, research or relevant innovative initiatives. Some weekend working is required.

This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week on a permanent basis.

This appointment will be subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dawn Hastings - Email: dawn.hastings@plymouth.ac.uk

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 8 February 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A8392

£35,326 - £40,927 pro rata per annum - Grade 7

35326

35326

40927

Professional/Support Services

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Part-Time

14.8

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk