HE Counsellor [Ref: NBK3970]

A post has arisen for an HE Counsellor at our Northbrook College, based at our West Durrington site. The postholder will provide individual, confidential counselling to HE students ensuring that they receive timely and appropriate support to enable them to achieve their academic potential. The postholder will promote and deliver the provision as a student‑centred service ensuring an effective and consistent service.

You will work within the “Ethical Framework for Good Practice” as set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. You will produce reports where relevant and by the requested deadline, share anonymised trends or concerns to inform policy improvements. You will work closely with the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to ensure a coordinated response.

You will hold 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English and maths as well as having a Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy. It is essential you have experience of working in university or college counselling services as well as counselling people with enduring or emerging mental health difficulties including suicidality and self‑harm. You will have a current working knowledge of professional counselling standards and expectations as well as Microsoft applications including databases and website.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term‑Time‑Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interview date: 9 July 2026

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.