Service: Student Support and Success Services (Wellbeing) Job title: Counsellor (Maternity Cover), Fixed term Part time Grade: RU07 Salary: £40,049 to £43,372 pa inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (pro-rata £32,039.20 to £34,697.60 pa inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of Counsellor to join our vibrant Wellbeing team on a fixed term, part time basis. The department supports student retention, achievement and satisfaction by providing a range of services to enhance student wellbeing and ensure that all students have access to a range of support appropriate to their needs. The Wellbeing Team comprises three areas of support: wellbeing advice and guidance, mental health interventions and short-term counselling. The aim is for services to be visible, effective, accessible and tailored to the needs of our student community. The service makes a key contribution to the University’s mission to support all students, whatever their background, to reach their full potential. Applicants for the post of Counsellor must have significant clinical experience, particularly with delivering short-term therapeutic interventions. Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘apply now’ or visit the working at Roehampton pages of our website and search “Counsellor”. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Jennifer Ofori, Lead Counsellor. 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 University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. The closing date for completed applications is 18 February 2024 It is expected that interviews will be held on the 28 February 2024 To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.