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Counsellor/Mental Health Worker
Salary: £16,519 - £17,705 per annum
Package
1. Permanent
2. Term Time Only 38 weeks per year
3. Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Discounted shopping
5. Wellbeing services
6. On-site nurseries
7. Cycle2work scheme
8. Excellent training and development opportunities
Leicester College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counsellor to join our Wellbeing team on a part-time, permanent basis (24 hours per week, over 3 days, term time only).
The successful candidate will:
9. Be an experienced practitioner with a recognised counselling qualification at Diploma level or above
10. Have a minimum of 200 hours of clinical practice
11. Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or the equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above
12. Be confident in managing a varied caseload, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary wellbeing team
13. Demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills
The successful candidate will hold current membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP) and demonstrate clear adherence to relevant ethical and professional standards.
The role involves delivering counselling support across Leicester College campuses using a blended approach, including face-to-face, telephone, and online sessions.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and adults in an educational setting and want to make a meaningful contribution to student wellbeing, we would welcome your application.
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.