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Student Counsellor (50053914)
Student Counsellor (50053914)
Posted on 09/10/2026 Apply- LocationsLocations: Central London Locations is a required field
- DepartmentsDepartments: Student and Academic Services (SAS) Departments is a required field
- Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:Permanent
- Advertising SalarySalary Details:£54,300 - £58,779 per annum (Incl. LWA)
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About The Post
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These 2 posts are full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
We are seeking two experienced and compassionate Student Counsellors to join our Counselling and Mental Health Service and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and success.
As a Student Counsellor, you will provide high-quality, short-term counselling interventions to students experiencing a wide range of personal, emotional and psychological difficulties. You will undertake assessments, manage risk appropriately, support students in achieving their therapeutic goals, and contribute to a safe, inclusive and professionally governed service.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to safeguarding processes, case consultation, service development initiatives, group work, and the promotion of student mental health and wellbeing across the University. There will also be opportunities to lead on specialist areas of interest and contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative and responsive service.
This role is based at our Cavendish and Harrow campuses, with flexibility for hybrid working in line with service requirements.
We welcome applications from qualified counsellors who are accredited with a recognised professional body and who have experience of working with diverse client groups, including young adults and students in higher education or related settings.
If you are passionate about supporting students to overcome challenges, improve their wellbeing and succeed in their studies, we would love to hear from you. -
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Additional Information
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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date: 11.59pm on 01 November 2026 Interviews likely to be held on: w/c 16 November 2026 Administrative contact: [email protected]
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