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Are you a qualified counsellor looking for an exciting new opportunity, in a fast paced environment? If so please see an exciting opportunity below, where you will have the chance to provide crucial support to students during their degreeThe University of Reading are looking for a counsellor to support their students remotely, you will be focused on students needs; developing, hosting and coordinating different support packages. The right candidate will be able to support students with remote emotional support using a short-term counselling model. The post-holder will also support staff around the University to enable a better understanding of mental health difficulties and how to manage students withcomplex needs. Hours: 30-35 hours a week for the first term, starting from 20th September (induction week potentially) until 10th December. This may need to be extended based on circumstances. The standard day (to help understand our service in terms of time planning) is a 7 hour day, 5 clinical hours and 2 admin hours. Part time/ reduce hours can also be consider and can be discussed upon interview Qualification/ Requirement: The candidates will ideally be DBS checked, qualified counsellors/psychotherapists/psychologists and be accredited by BACP/UKCP/BPS/BPC. Location: It is not a requirement to be onsite, as we are minimising people on campus, but you will need a working laptop/computer with video and audio capability. Training: A full training package and induction plan will be set up once we are ready to start. Pay Rate: Tbc Role Overview: The Counsellors primary role will be to follow our First Contact Resolution model. This involves completing a thorough assessment, on our Strategies for Success (SfS) document ideally to try and use a solution focused model and help the student to resolve their issues as best as possible in the first meeting. First contact resolution (assessments) are commonly 1 hour to 1.5 hours in length a the form is typed on while meeting the student which is then uploaded onto the university system and sent to the student for their own use.Sometimes a follow up appointment is needed after the first meeting, this is usually with the same assessor for 10-30 minutes to check that the student has engaged in whatever is needed. If a student is referred to a Counsellor or Mental Health Advisor then a robust reason/goal must be set, as the aim is to support the student in completing their degree. Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Do you have experience within the mental health sector, and enjoy supporting people? Are you looking for a part time flexible role that you can fit around other committments? Then look no further...Randstad Student & Worker support are looking for individuals to provide specialist mentor support to students studying at University, starting from September 2021.We provide support to students who have disabilities/mental health conditions who require support through their studies in higher education. We are currently looking for mentors in the Oxford area, but you can also provide support remotely across the countryAs a specialist mentor you would help students to become more independent, confident learners so that they can improve their skills at university and to take these skills into their life after university also.You would tailor sessions to suit specific individual needs and you would work with an individual learning plan to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Benefits:- Flexible working hours (you choose your own working schedule)- A mix of both working on campus and also online (dependant on student need / circumstances)- 28 days holiday pay pro rata (most workers using this in the academic holiday periods)- £26- 28 per hour plus holiday pay Responsibilities:You will help your students with:- Time Management- Assignment Planning- Writing- Numeracy- Enhancing social skills and confidence- Developing skills for managing academic stressYou will work closely with Randstad regarding the needs of individual students, and to ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. You will be expected to act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students. Requirements:As this is a specialist role, you must hold a professional membership with one of the following organisations:- Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)- British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Accreditation- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Individual or Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) - Under a member institution- British Psychological Society Chartered Member (CPsychol)/ Graduate Member (MBPsS) AND also PG qualification in Psychology or Mental Health- Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) Accredited Member- Federation of Drugs & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP)- National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (NCAC)- General Medical Council (GMC) - Psychiatry- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Arts Therapist/ Occupational Therapist/ Practitioner Psychologist/ Social worker in England)- Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP) Accredited Member- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - Mental Health Nurse/ community Mental Health nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.- Social worker body for Scotland SSSC/ Wales CCWales/ NI (NISCC)- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Full Clinical Individual Member- University Mental Health Advisors Network (UMHAN) Member at Accredited Practitioner level Further skills:- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship- Accurate spelling and grammar skills- Punctuality and reliability- Good organisational skills- Ideally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further education Please apply online if this sounds like the perfect role for you!Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.