Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group
Counsellor (Maternity Cover) - Internal Applications Only [Ref: WC9379]
Pro rata of £31,279 - £34,189 per annum (i.e. £12,992.81 - £14,201.58)
18.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Are you an experienced Counsellor, looking for a part time, term time role?
Working within the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, you will provide individual, confidential counselling to College students ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support to enable them to achieve their academic potential. You will refer cases and queries, as appropriate, and provide statistical information to the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager.
A Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) and experience of counselling young people and vulnerable adults are essential and BACP Accreditation (or working towards) is desirable.
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
1. Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
2. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
3. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
4. Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
5. Continuous professional development opportunities - including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
6. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.
The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.
This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or until the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.