Lead Student Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

WhereToTalk; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Southampton is seeking a Lead Student Counsellor to develop and implement mental health strategies across two colleges. This role focuses on delivering high-quality counselling services, managing a caseload, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to support student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a relevant counselling qualification and experience in mental health initiatives. Applications close on August 10th.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading mental health initiatives.
• Proven ability to deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead mental health strategy across the colleges.
• Manage a caseload of students requiring counselling support.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

Compassionate counselling

Mental health strategy development

Team leadership

Training staff

Education

Relevant counselling qualification

Job description

Lead Student Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

Lead Student Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent Sixth Form College (Gosport)

30 hours per week (days and hours to be discussed at interview)

Term time only (37 weeks)

September start

Working across Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (Southampton) and St Vincent Sixth Form College (Gosport)

About Us – An Inclusive, Student-Centred Trust

Lighthouse Learning Trust is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation that prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive. We are a multi-academy trust comprising Richard Taunton and St Vincent Colleges, and we celebrate diversity and create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. Joining us means becoming part of a community that is passionate about transforming lives through education and supporting every student to achieve their potential.

The Opportunity – Lead Student Counselling Support Across Two Colleges

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate counselling professional to join our team as Lead Student Counsellor. In this pivotal role, you will act as the Mental Health Lead for the two colleges, spearheading our student mental health and wellbeing strategy across both college campuses . This is a chance to shape and develop our counselling service and make a real difference in the lives of young people across Southampton and Gosport.

As Lead Student Counsellor, you’ll spearhead the Trust’s mental health and wellbeing strategy across both colleges by developing initiatives, providing high-quality counselling services, and maintaining a proactive, supportive environment for students. Your role includes managing a caseload, delivering varied therapeutic interventions, innovating mental health provision (such as the online wellbeing hub), training staff in student support, and leading a team of placement counsellors and volunteers. You’ll collaborate closely with internal colleagues and external agencies, ensure safeguarding protocols are upheld, and make timely referrals for students who need additional specialist support—ultimately fostering a culture of care, resilience, and inclusion for every learner.

If you’re excited about leading mental health initiatives and providing life-changing support to students in an environment that values compassion, innovation, and inclusivity, then we want to hear from you! Join us as our Lead Student Counsellor and help us ensure that no student faces their challenges alone.

Closing date: Sunday 10th August at Midnight

Interviews to be held: 19th and 20th August

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application