Counsellor Required: Middleton, Greater Manchester
Hopwood Hall
Part-Time
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 notes on counselling sessions.
4. Develop, maintain and promote activities and resources for client use including online 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. 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
Diploma in Counselling accredited by the BACP/UKCP
Experience
* 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.
* 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.
Specialist Knowledge
* A knowledge of issues faced by young people and adults including: Anxiety, stress and depression.
* 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.
Desired Criteria
* Familiarity or experience of mental health assessments.
* Understanding of issues around harassment.
IT Skills
* Competent user of Microsoft applications.
* Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.
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