Senior Counsellor

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Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585 – £54,395 p.a. depending on experience) 

Are you a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical or counselling psychologist with experience in counselling and/or psychotherapy? Do you have an understanding of the needs and priorities of counselling and wellbeing services in Higher Educational settings? Would you like to provide professional leadership to the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Team?

The University is committed to delivering excellent and inspirational learning and teaching, research degree supervision and an exceptional student experience to all those who can benefit. As part of the Directorate of Student Experience and Support, Student Counselling and Wellbeing (SCW) provides a wide range of excellent and innovative support to help students manage psychological, emotional and mental health difficulties whilst at University. SCW offers a single point of access for students to mental health, counselling and wellbeing services.  SCW supports the University by providing advice and consultation on student mental health and wellbeing and expertise in the management of clinical risk.  Training provisions and reflective practice groups support staff in student support roles throughout the University.  

The Student Counselling and Wellbeing team is developing following investment.  Counselling is a valued provision within the University and the SCW Service, complementing the mental health and wellbeing service provisions.  Our teams coordinate closely together to efficiently and effectively meet student and University needs.

Three Senior Counsellors report into the Head of Student Support.  Two Senior Counsellors, including this role, act as Managerial and Operational leads for the Counselling Team, developing practice and policy for Counselling.  The Managerial and Operational leads work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure appropriate resource allocation across the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service.   

This post offers an exciting leadership opportunity to someone who wishes to co-lead a large counselling team, honouring the values and practices of counselling whilst also recognising areas of overlap with wellbeing provision and working constructively with colleagues to best meet evolving student needs.

Please note you must be fully accredited by BACP, UKCP or BABCP. The post-holder will be the named clinical lead for counselling for BACP accreditation purposes.  Clinical or counselling psychologists must have achieved chartered status with BPS and be registered with HCPC. 

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Caroline Greenwood-Dower, Interim Lead for Student Counselling & Wellbeing

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Student Education Service
School/Institute:  Student Counselling and Wellbeing
Category:  Academic
Grade:  Grade 8
Salary:  £45,585 to £54,395 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Wednesday 10 April 2024
Closing Date:  Wednesday 24 April 2024
Reference:  SESCW1009
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