Student Counsellor

at  Queen Margaret University

REF : CRSS00027A

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh aims to offer its students a positive and enjoyable student experience. The Student Services department has a central role in that experience, ensuring that the best possible information, advice, guidance and support is in place to enable students to be active and successful in both their academic and social activities.
Counselling and Wellbeing is one of a range of professional support services within Student Services. In addition to Counselling and Wellbeing, Student services offered include and Employability, the Disability Service and Student Funding advice.
The Student Counsellors are responsible for contributing to the delivery of a professional counselling service for students. The service aims to support students’ academic progression, enable them to achieve their full potential and enhance their personal development.
We are looking for a counsellor holding a recognised professional counselling, psychotherapy or counselling psychology qualification that is also on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA).
Experience of working in Higher Education is desirable. The role has considerable autonomy, requires excellent organisational and collaborative skills as well as the ability to work independently. The post holder is expected to work closely and in co-operation with other student support services at QMU
If you have any queries regarding the application process or require any special assistance please contact Human Resources through email recruitment@qmu.ac.uk
Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page and complete an application online.
The closing date for this position is 23:59 on Sunday 28th June 2024. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th July 2024.
This role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here. We have a number of family friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process please note this on your application form or contact Human Resources on 0131 474 0000 or email recruitment@qmu.ac.u

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