Counsellor (Part time, 5 hours per week - TTO+2) presso Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall · Middleton, Regno Unito · Onsite
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The appointed candidate will provide confidential and professional counselling for students of the college and to publicise and promote the service within the college
Key Responsibilities
1. To provide 1:1 counselling to students. This will include making assessments and offering ‘emergency’ sessions where appropriate.
2. To adhere to the BACP’s/ UKPC ethical framework
3. Maintain confidential note on counselling sessions
4. Develop, maintain and promote activities and resources for client use including on line resources.
5. Develop and maintain relevant links with outside agencies to enhance the referral network of the college.
6. Keep abreast of developments in counselling and psychotherapy and maintain relevant ongoing professional development.
7. Attend relevant meetings and staff development activities, and contribute to staff training activities where required.
8. To liaise with other college staff as appropriate to ensure an integrated approach, maintaining multi-disciplinary boundaries.
9. To report on counselling activities to line managers and SMT as required.
10. Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
11. Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Diploma in Counselling accredited by the BACP/UKCP
How Identified: Application
Desirable Criteria
A relevant 1st Degree
A relevant 1st Degree
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Significant experience of delivering counselling to young people and adults.
Evidence of continual updating of good practice, especially in relation to counselling.
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive learning.
How Identified: Application / Interview
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of issues relating to health education and substance misuse.
Experience of working in an FE environment
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
How Identified: Application / Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
A knowledge of issues faced by young people and adults including:
· Anxiety, stress and depression.
· Anxiety, stress and depression.
· Bereavement/loss
· Gender and sexuality issues
Working knowledge of Safeguarding / Child Protection legislation
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of clients with additional learning and support needs
How Identified: Application / Interview
Desired Criteria
Familiarity or experience of mental health assessments
Understanding of issues around harassment.
How Identified: Application / Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Competent user of Microsoft applications
Willing to undertake training appropriate to role
How Identified: Application / Interview
