Student Counsellor Required: Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk
West Suffolk College
* 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – Permanent
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Counsellor to join our dedicated team in supporting student success and retention by delivering high-quality mental health and counselling services. This will include the provision of short-term supportive interventions for students experiencing personal, academic, or interpersonal psychological and emotional difficulties.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an education setting and a thorough understanding of resolution tactics for students in Post 16 Education.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking
* Canteen
* Company events
* Access to various memberships and discount schemes
* Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days
* Funded subject course development for your role
* Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
* Career progression opportunities
West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths.
The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes.
By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Completed application forms should be made via the recruitment portal – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 8:00am on Monday, 9th December
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