Lead Counsellor, Full time, 35 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Lead Student Counsellor to join our vibrant Wellbeing department. The purpose of Wellbeing is to support student retention, achievement and satisfaction by providing a range of services to support student wellbeing. Student Support Services support students who are experiencing life and wellbeing challenges and enables those students to develop skills that will enable them to manage their difficulties and allow them to participate fully in academic life and meet their full potential. Wellbeing Services encompasses practical support and guidance, counselling and mental health advice.

The post of Lead Student Counsellor must have significant clinical experience, particularly with delivering short-term therapeutic interventions and supervising trainee counsellors.

At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.

We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students to realise their ambitions.  Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving and diverse global community of Roehampton alumni.

We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities, literature, education, business, and human and life sciences, including nursing. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives. 

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.

To find out more information about the role and what we’re looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton/

The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.

The closing date for completed applications is: 14 August 2022

It is expected that interviews will be held on: 23 August 2022

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