Counsellor

Project overview

University of Birmingham - Counsellor - BACP Accreditation

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Counsellor to provide face-to-face, short-term (5-session model) psychological support to students at the University of Birmingham. This is a part time role for 12 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to commence from mid-November.

You will play a vital role in helping students navigate mental health challenges, academic stress, and personal difficulties to support their overall well-being and retention.

Rate of Pay: £23.00 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, flexible hours to suit your schedule - PAYEE

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, short-term (up to 5 sessions) individual counselling to students in person.
• Manage a daily caseload of 4 client appointments alongside dedicated time for administrative tasks, case notes, and risk management.
• Assess student needs, monitor risk, and refer onwards to secondary mental health services or internal support teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical records in line with institutional data protection policies.

Requirements

• Accreditation: Must hold current BACP Accreditation (or equivalent professional body membership, e.g., UKCP).
• Supervision: Must have active, independent clinical supervision already in place.
• Experience: Proven track record of delivering short-term/brief therapy interventions, ideally within a Higher/Further Education setting or working with young adults.
• Skills: Strong risk assessment capabilities, confidence in autonomous decision-making, and excellent administrative efficiency.

Project details

Birmingham Campus (Face-to-Face)

Hours: 12 hours per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 hours per day)

Pattern: Short-term contract across two key blocks:

Why Join Randstad:This role offers the perfect balance of clinical autonomy and institutional support. You will enjoy excellent hourly rates, a highly flexible scheduling model that fits your existing practice, and the rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference in student's lives at a world-class Russell Group university.How to ApplyIf you are ready to bring your expertise to a vibrant academic community, we want to hear from you.Send your updated CV and BACP accreditation details

experience

Non Teaching

skills

communication

education

university

• Block 1: Mid-November to 11th December
• Block 2: Week commencing 11th January through end of April (excluding weeks commencing 22nd and 29th April)
• Potential extension through end of June
• Start: flexible
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB
• Rate: 23-23 EUR/h