College Counsellor
£27,385 Per Annum FTE, Actual Salary £10,824.17, Pro Rota, Per Annum
18 Hours Per Week, Over 3-4 Days, 37 Weeks Per Year
Join Our Mission to Support Student Wellbeing at Riseholme College.
Are you a passionate, qualified counsellor with a desire to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
This part-time role (18 hours/week across 3–4 days during term time) offers a unique chance to work with a diverse student population, providing confidential, non-judgemental counselling to individuals under and over the age of 18. You’ll be part of a wider student support team committed to empowering learners with the emotional resilience and tools they need to succeed academically and personally.
We're seeking a registered and/or accredited professional (BACP, UKCP, or BPS) with post-qualification experience and specialist knowledge in trauma, pre-trial processes, and work with children and adolescents. You should have a minimum of two years’ experience and a strong understanding of the emotional, social, and developmental needs of young people.
This role goes beyond counselling sessions—it includes contributing to college wellbeing events, supporting drop-in sessions, liaising with safeguarding staff, and helping shape the future of the student support service.
If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to making a difference in young lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton/Riseholme College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 25th May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 5th June 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
