Counsellor (15 hours per week)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location:
Brighton - Moulsecoomb
Salary:
£37,474 to £44,737 pro rata
15 hours per week
Closing Date:
Tuesday 07 February 2023
Reference:
SO5171-23-018
An opportunity to join the University of Brighton Student Wellbeing team as a counsellor is available.
Your expertise and passion for improving student mental health and wellbeing coupled with the relevant qualifications, will be key to your success in this new and exciting role within the Counselling team of the Student Wellbeing Service at the University of Brighton.
As a student counsellor you will hold a caseload, provide assessments, and deliver a range of therapeutic and psychological support interventions. You will possess the relevant skills, qualifications and creativity to deliver clinical and support interventions directly, and to make appropriate referrals both internally and to key local organisations and statutory services (i.e. for longer-term or more specialist support).
To succeed in the role, you will:
- Be a strong team-player with the flexibility and drive to adapt your service delivery to meet student demand
- Have experience of risk and crisis management within a similar setting
- Have a sound understanding of equality and diversity issues as well as good practice.
In joining the Student Wellbeing team there will be opportunities for development, collaboration and creativity. For further information about the role and the qualities we are looking for, and to understand how you might be able to really make a difference, please take a look at the job description.
Please note that this role is for 15hrs (two days) per week. This job is not suitable for job sharing.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £37,474.00-£44,737.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counsellor (15 hours per week) roles across University of Brighton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,474 - £44,737 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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