Student Counsellor - Permanent - 22 hours per week
Application Deadline: 21 June 2026
Department: Student Support Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £34,744 - £38,384 / year
Description
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a wellbeing and counselling service to learners in line with the Access and Inclusion Strategy and the whole college approach to Mental Health.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver professional, ethical counselling support to learners across campuses, including assessments, one-to-one interventions, crisis support, and drop-in sessions.
- Support learner wellbeing by promoting positive mental health strategies in collaboration with the Advice, Guidance and Learner Support Team.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide expert advice on counselling provision and mental health approaches.
- Design and deliver workshops, group sessions, and wider mental health promotion activities throughout the academic year.
- Plan, deliver, and continuously improve counselling services, maintaining accurate records and evaluating performance against operational targets.
- Supervise and mentor trainee counsellors, supporting placement opportunities and professional development.
- Contribute actively to team objectives, share best practice, deliver staff training, and engage in ongoing professional development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
- BACP/COSCA registered and accredited counsellor (or potential to re-register in short timescale)
- Diploma level Counselling qualification
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable:
- Evidence of specialist training and experience in counselling/adapted therapeutic work with learners with complex support needs and learning disabilities, or evidence of actively working towards a recognised qualification in this area, supported by relevant practical experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of
- National priorities for education;
- Understanding of legislation in relation to Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Further Education Access & Inclusion agenda
- Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
- Confident in the use of ICT, including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to work with discretion and maintain the confidence of learners and staff;
- Ability to communicate and deal with staff at all levels; and
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the service.
Experience:
- Experience of working in a Mental Health service
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Experience of working in an educational setting
- Experience of working as part of a team to deliver objectives and targets;
- Experience of developing and maintaining a range of internal and external partnerships;
- Experience of working with a diversity of client groups and a wide range of clients of all ages and backgrounds;
Benefits
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service).
- Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public holidays.
- A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
- Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
- Employee Assistance Programme –– a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
- Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
- Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.
