At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide tailored counselling to support students through university challenges and mental health issues.
- Company: Join Randstad at the University of Glasgow, a leader in student mental health support.
- Benefits: Earn £31.38/hr with flexible hours that fit your schedule and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant academic community and help shape the future of student success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying clinical autonomy and institutional support.
- Qualifications: BACP accreditation and 400+ clinical hours required; experience in higher education is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28 - 28 £ per hour.
Empower Student Success. Shape the Future of Higher Education.
Start Date: September 2026 (For the 2026/2027 Academic Year)
Location: University of Glasgow (On campus)
Rate of Pay: GBP28.00 per hour + GBP3.38 accrued holiday pay (Totalling GBP31.38/hr inclusive of 12 holiday pay)
Contract: Part-time, flexible hours to suit your schedule
About The Role
Are you a dedicated clinician passionate about supporting young adults and mature students through pivotal life transitions? Randstad is proud to partner with the University to deliver exceptional, clinical mental health support that directly impacts student well-being and academic retention. We are seeking highly qualified, BACP-accredited counsellors to join our team for the upcoming academic year.
In this role, you will deliver professional, short-term, solution-focused therapeutic interventions, empowering students to navigate the unique pressures of university life, manage complex mental health challenges, and achieve their full personal and academic potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Intervention: Provide tailored, 1:1 short-term therapeutic counselling utilizing evidence-based, brief analysed models (e.g., CBT, SFBT).
- Caseload Management: Support students facing a wide spectrum of presenting issues, including academic life cycle pressures (dissertation stress, exam anxiety, procrastination, and study-related blockages), personal growth challenges (identity, transition, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics), and clinical presentations (anxiety, depression, and eating concerns).
- Outcomes Monitoring: Systematically administer and interpret clinical outcome measures (including CORE10) to track treatment effectiveness and inform clinical decision-making.
- Safeguarding and Risk Management: Strictly adhere to institutional risk assessment and safeguarding protocols, ensuring swift and appropriate escalation of complex, high-risk cases.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain absolute client confidentiality in full compliance with GDPR and ethical frameworks.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)
- Accreditation: Accredited membership with the BACP (MBACP Accredit).
- Clinical Experience: A minimum of 400 post-qualification clinical hours, with a proven track record of managing a regular, structured caseload.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience providing clinical support within a UK Higher Education setting, including familiarity with university administrative and referral pathways.
- Modality Proficiency: Strong experience utilising brief, solution-focused, or manualised therapeutic models.
- Compliance and Safety: Evidence of ongoing regular clinical supervision and a valid professional liability insurance policy.
Why Join Randstad
This role offers the perfect balance of clinical autonomy and institutional support. You will enjoy excellent hourly rates, a highly flexible scheduling model that fits your existing practice, and the rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference in students' lives.
How
If you are ready to bring your expertise to a vibrant academic community, we want to hear from you. Send your updated CV and BACP accreditation details.
