Careers Advisor - Music, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Closing Date: 22/10/2025
Location: London
Salary: £26,312 - £29,744
Our client is a values-led educational institution dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. They operate across multiple campuses and offer courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. They are committed to excellence in creative arts education and providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to succeed.
About The Role
As Counselling Service Coordinator, you would lead and manage the delivery of high-quality counselling services for the student community. You will ensure that students referred for counselling receive timely, professional, and impactful support, helping them navigate personal challenges during their academic journey. You will oversee administrative tasks and also provide hands-on, in-person counselling while managing the broader operations of the service.
What You\'ll Do
* Lead and manage the counselling service on campus, ensuring effective delivery of support to students.
* Oversee and coordinate the caseload of the counselling team, providing guidance and support as needed.
* Assess student referrals from wellbeing teams, making informed decisions on the appropriate support and risk management.
* Facilitate group counselling sessions on key topics, such as exam anxiety, when appropriate.
* Collaborate with the Student Wellbeing, Academic Administration, and Assessment teams on student risk management, fitness to study protocols, and crisis intervention.
* Liaise with external agencies and departments to create effective referral pathways for students requiring additional support.
* Implement counselling policies, procedures, and best practices that align with the University\'s mental health and wellbeing strategies.
* Promote mental health awareness among staff and students, supporting staff development and improving understanding of its impact on student success.
* Provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the counselling service and ensure compliance with the BACP Code of Ethics and other legal requirements.
* Ensure the efficient use of technology and systems to improve access to resources and counselling services for students and staff.
What You\'ll Bring
* A counselling or psychotherapy qualification to at least degree level (or equivalent).
* Substantial experience in providing counselling services in a higher education setting.
* Accreditation with BACP and thorough knowledge of the BACP Code of Ethics.
* Proven experience in coordinating a service or leading a team within a similar environment.
* Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
* A confident and resilient practitioner, capable of making informed decisions based on thorough risk assessments.
* Strong administrative, IT, and record-keeping skills, with experience in data collection, reporting, and analysis.
* Ability to handle a high volume and emotionally sensitive workload with resilience and professionalism.
Why Our Client?
They are a values-led organisation. Core values: Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do The Right Thing, Own It.
Benefits include:
* 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
* SMART pension
* A comprehensive benefits package
They welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation. All successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure; enhanced checks may apply by statute or policy.
How To Apply
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EEO and Compliance
They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students and to equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
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