The purpose of the role is to work together with the Counsellor Coordinator and members of the counselling team to provide an efficient and supportive counselling service for individual students, which is easily accessible and endeavours to assist clients in improving their lives.,

counsel clients for up to 5 hours per day (beginning with fewer clients as per course requirements for trainees)
liaise with the Counsellor Coordinator, members of the Counselling team, Student Support Advisors, the Director of Foundation Learning, SEND & Wellbeing and other college staff as appropriate
undertake any necessary administrative duties, including collection of statistics, and recording of basic details on college systems
contact clients in a confidential manner
attend supervision on a regular basis
undertake regular and ongoing continuing professional development

The ideal person for this role is someone wishing to experience counselling young people in an educational environment. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a keen interest and understanding of issues facing this age group and you must be committed to continuing professional development and learning. You will provide individual, face to face or remote counselling and attend regular, in house supervision and team meetings. You also need to be able to apply the principles of equality and diversity in your work and adhere to the standards of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions at all times., undertaking or qualified in therapeutic counselling to Level 4 onwards certificate of competence to practice for trainees prepared to work with young people with a wide variety of needs
possess good communication and interpersonal skills
adaptable and friendly
a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy

The College provides a comprehensive and confidential counselling service to students, which complements the wider student support team. The service is widely advertised and very well attended. Students approach the Counselling Service directly in order to arrange an appointment and can be seen for up to twelve weeks. Enquiries are welcome from qualified counsellors and students in the latter stages of their training at Level 4 onwards, looking for a placement.

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