At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide professional counselling to students, assessing their needs and managing risk.
- Company: St George’s, University of London, a leading institution for diverse disciplines.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education counselling and working with diverse student populations.
The predicted salary is between 51753 - 53301 £ per year.
This position is based in the busy Student Health and Wellbeing Department which serves students from a variety of academic schools. The appointed counsellor will work closely with counselling colleagues and also colleagues in the wider team and university, to provide a professional, high-calibre and culturally competent specialist integrative student counselling service.
Responsibilities
- The post-holder will conduct counselling assessments, including the assessment of risk.
- They will be responsible for providing on-going counselling sessions, negotiating contract length within a short-term framework.
- They will manage student risk and complexity, liaising with internal and external support where needed.
- They will be an active member of the counselling team and wider MDT, working on related projects as required.
- They will be experienced in working in a higher education setting, with short term client contracts and in a flexible way dependent upon the needs of the student and the service.
- They will have proven experience of working with at risk and complex clients, able to demonstrate high level judgement skills.
- Experience of working online and working as part of a MDT is essential as is experience of and commitment to working in an inclusive and culturally competent way, working with Global Majority, neurodiverse and vulnerable students.
Further Information can be found in the JD-University Counsellor. City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
Counsellor for Children in London employer: City, University of London
City St George’s, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its academic staff within a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Located in the heart of London, the university offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and extensive training opportunities, ensuring that educators can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
City, University of London Recruitment Team
