Lead Student Counsellor for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An education organization in Southampton is seeking a Lead Counsellor of Students. This role involves leading mental health initiatives across two colleges, managing counselling services, and fostering student wellbeing. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in compassionate counselling and a background in mental health strategy development. The position is part-time, term-time only, with a competitive salary, and is a chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of students requiring mental health support.
• Ability to deliver varied therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mental health and wellbeing strategy across both colleges.
• Manage a caseload and deliver counselling services.
• Train staff in student support.

Skills

Compassionate counselling

Mental health strategy development

Team leadership

Therapeutic interventions

Job description

An education organization in Southampton is seeking a Lead Counsellor of Students. This role involves leading mental health initiatives across two colleges, managing counselling services, and fostering student wellbeing. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in compassionate counselling and a background in mental health strategy development. The position is part-time, term-time only, with a competitive salary, and is a chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people.