Counsellor - Student Wellbeing - x2 Positions

About the role

At Bournemouth University we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes the academic and personal success of our students. The Student Wellbeing Service plays a critical role in supporting students to thrive and we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Counsellor to join us. You will support student retention, academic engagement, achievement, and progression by offering short-term, strengths-based therapeutic intervention to students in need.

Part time hours may be considered for this role, at a minimum of 18.5 hours a week.

There are two positions available for this role.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the joint Service Leads, Hannah Davies or Annabelle Smith on 01202 965020 or servicelead.studentwellbeing@bournemouth.ac.uk

This position is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System, however BU’s salary for the role may not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship. You can assess your eligibility for sponsorship on the UKVI website.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.

Interview date: Tuesday 18th March 2025

About the department

Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page.

If you require this in a different format, please contact us at: 

hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk

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