Personal Counsellor - Internal Only (SO5043-26-046)

Are you passionate about supporting student mental health and wellbeing?

Your expertise and passion for improving student mental health and wellbeing coupled with the relevant qualifications, will be key to your success in this exciting 1-year fixed term role within the Counselling team of the Student Wellbeing Service at the University of Brighton.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload and providing assessmentsDelivering a range of therapeutic and psychological support interventionsUsing your skills, qualifications and creativity to deliver clinical and support interventions directly, and to make appropriate referrals both internally and to key local organisations and statutory services (i.e. for longer-term or more specialist support).

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be a strong team-player with the flexibility and drive to adapt your service delivery to meet student demand and be prepared to contribute to the wider student wellbeing agenda as appropriate.  In joining our team there will be opportunities for development, collaboration and creativity.  For further information about the role and the qualities we are looking for, and to understand how you might be able to really make a difference, please do take a look at the job description.   

Please note that this is a 1-year fixed term contract for 22.5 hours, 3 days per week.

We offer a competitive salary with generous pension contributions, flexible working hours with opportunities for some remote working, and a comprehensive annual leave package that includes time off over Christmas. We also provide access to the Cycle scheme and discounted sports membership, which includes fitness classes and gym access.

Closing Date: 22 Mar 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 pro rata
22.5 hours per week