At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert counselling support to students and manage their wellbeing.
- Company: Join City St George’s, a leading university focused on student success.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified and experienced counsellor with a passion for student wellbeing.
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 their caseload in accordance with service guidelines and to preserve a balance of appointment type.
- 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.
Person Specification
The post-holder will be a qualified, accredited and experienced counsellor, able to use a number of modalities in an integrative way to support students presenting with a variety of needs. 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.
Additional Information
Further Information can be found in the JD-University Counsellor.pdf. Closing date for applications: 06 September 2026 at 11:59pm. The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
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. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
University Counsellor 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
