University Services
SAS Student Services
Student Counsellor
Vacancy Reference: 181756
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum pro rata
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Counsellor to work within the University’s SAS Student Services.
This role supports the University in responding to and supporting student wellbeing by ensuring access to appropriate resources and services that allow students to achieve their academic goals. The role of the Counselling & Wellbeing Team is to assist students to develop skills to manage and maintain their mental health and wellbeing during their programme of study.
The post holder will provide ‘One at a Time (OAAT)’ appointments and short blocks of therapy to students presenting with a wide range of wellbeing related challenges. The Counsellor will be required to use their therapeutic skills to support students with diverse needs, providing support within the Counselling Service remit and/or referring to other forms of assistance as required.
The Counsellor will ensure appropriate intervention for those at risk e.g. presenting with suicidal ideation and plans and be confident in safety planning, escalating as appropriate in line with the Counselling Service risk protocol.
The Counsellor is expected to work closely with colleagues in the Student & Academic Services Directorate and across the University to deliver a range of support. This will include referring students for disability support, academic support, financial aid etc. as required as well as making suitable recommendations for appropriate therapeutic or supportive interventions.
Due to the nature of the role, the majority of annual leave will need to be taken ***outside ***of term-time.
This post is part time (28hrs per week) and open-ended.
Apply online at: Student Counsellor · University of Glasgow
Closing Date: 23:45
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