Counsellor

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Basis: Part Time (0.8 FTE - 4 days per week)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 21 February 2023

Interview Date: Wednesday 08 March 2023

We have a 0.8 FTE contract available (4 days per week) and are looking for a new colleague who can help drive our service forward at this time of exciting change within Student Welfare at the University.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of providing short-term counselling within a public sector setting and be skilled in working with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as with a variety of presenting issues.    

Aston University has a diverse student body and clinical team, however, we would welcome and encourage applications from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as applicants from the LGBTQ+ community.

Candidates must hold BACP Accreditation, UKCP Registration, or equivalent registration with HPC/ BABCP/ BPS/ BPC as a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist/ Counselling Psychologist. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for professional accreditation/registration will not be considered for this post.

This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment made is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

The starting salary will be £35,333 per annum with progression once in post through the salary range. A higher starting salary will be considered for exceptional candidates. 

Interviews will be held on 8th and 15th March.

For further information about the post, please see the job description and the person specification.

Should you have any queries about the role, please contact Ummayah Sidhu (Head of Counselling) at u.sidhu1@aston.ac.uk.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered.

Further details:   

Job Details     University Information     

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

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