R220773 - Counsellor

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Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £35,333 to £42,155 per annum
Grade:  Grade 08
Contract Type:  Continuing
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 28 November 2022
Interview Date:  Wednesday 07 December 2022
Reference:  R220773
Release Date:  Monday 14 November 2022

We have a range of posts (full-time and part-time) and are looking for new colleagues who can help drive the service forward at this time of exciting change within Student Welfare at the University. We currently have 1.8 FTE posts available:
0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
1.0 FTE (5 days per week) – a job-share of two 0.5 FTE posts (2.5 days each) would be considered

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of providing short-term counselling within a public sector setting and be skilled in working with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as with a variety of presenting issues.      

Aston University has a diverse student body and clinical team, however, we would welcome and encourage applications from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as applicants from the LGBTQ+ community

Candidates must hold BACP Accreditation, UKCP Registration, or equivalent registration  with HPC/ BABCP/ BPS/ BPC as a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist/ Counselling Psychologist. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for professional accreditation/registration will not be considered for this post.

This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment made is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

For further information about the post, please see the job description and the person specification.

Should you have any queries about the role, please contact Ummayah Sidhu (Head of Counselling) at [email protected] .

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]