Student Counsellor 17.5 hours per week Fixed Term until 30 June 2024

Glasgow Kelvin College is the key provider of accessible vocational and core-skills learning in the north and east of the city. We deliver high-quality introductory to degree-level programmes to around 15,000 students each year from four campus buildings and through a large network of community-based centres. Engaging with communities which experience high levels of deprivation, the College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for the learners, communities and stakeholders which we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Student Support Services. Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and vision of the College and help shape and develop a Learning Organisation which best serves the communities of the North East Glasgow and beyond.

As Student Counsellor you 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.

The successful candidate should have qualifications in:

BACP/COSCA registered and accredited counsellor (or, have the potential to re-register in a short timescale

Diploma level counselling qualification

Be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development

Experience of:

· working in a Mental Health service

· crisis intervention

· working in an educational setting

· working as part of a team to deliver objective and targets

· developing and maintaining a range of internal and external partnerships

· working with a diversity of client groups and a wide range of clients of all ages and backgrounds

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

· National priorities for education

· Understanding of legislation in relation to Wellbeing and Mental Health

· The Further Education Access and Inclusion Agenda

· Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting

You will benefit from:

· A generous Local Government Pension

· Blended/hybrid working (dependent on the needs of the service)

· Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public and bank holidays

· A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development

· Three Staff Development Days in a full academic – professional and personal development for all staff

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business

· Employee Counselling –– a service that supports you to stay well at work

· Family Friendly Policies – 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