We are looking for two Student Counsellors to join our Student Wellbeing and Inclusion team at Napier University on a guaranteed hours fixed term basis (with the possibility of extension). We are looking to increase our pool of practitioners to work subject to service demands of the university therefore there must be flexibility to work daytime and early evenings (Monday to Friday).
Edinburgh Napier University is a forward thinking institution, home to forward-thinking people, inspired by the world around them. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with a clear strategy and growth agenda.
The role
The Student Wellbeing and Inclusion team offer counselling and support to a student body consisting of approximately 19,500 students.
The Student Counsellor will provide professional, sensitive and student focussed one to one counselling to a wide range of students. The roles offer a significant and exciting opportunity to be part of a team who continue to develop and innovate a student focused service provision.
The Student Counsellor will offer short term goal orientated one to one counselling and service assessments whilst promoting self-help techniques and resources to increase students’ overall mental wellbeing and resilience.
The Student Counsellor will contribute to the Service supporting students via Silver Cloud, a web based online program (training will be provided).
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Who we are looking for
Candidates will be degree qualified (or equivalent) with a recognised post-graduate diploma or qualifications in Counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You will be a registered member of BACP/BABCP or equivalent and/or evidence of working towards accreditation.
You will have experience (and preferably a qualification) in online therapeutic work, as you will be part of delivering our online short-term therapeutic support model which we are operating as a response to COVID19 lockdown measures (all our services have moved online and we are operating from within our own homes). Thus, you will need to have a set up within your home which is confidential and suitable for therapeutic support.
You will be able to work independently and carry an individual caseload and play a primary role in providing counselling to Edinburgh Napier Students contributing actively as a member of the team.
This is an integral role within the team and will be primarily based at the Sighthill campus (when back on site) although travel to our other campuses will be required.
How will we reward you?
In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefits package. This includes a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts.
Additional Information
Please note due to COVID-19 it is possible that interviews will take place via phone or video conferencing
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG)
This post is subject to registration with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme, for regulated work with children and/or protected adults as appropriate. Employment in this post is conditional on the successful post holder being able to obtain/holding PVG scheme membership. The successful candidate will not be permitted to commence employment until this has been confirmed.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status.
