ROLE DESCRIPTION

Do you want to make a difference?

Newcastle College is looking for a compassionate and committed Counsellor to join our Central Support Service team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support the wellbeing, resilience, and success of our students by delivering high quality, person centred counselling and contributing to whole college mental health initiatives.

As a Counsellor at Newcastle College, you will play a key role in helping students overcome challenges that may impact their learning or personal lives. You will provide confidential 1:1 counselling across all curriculum areas and contribute to group activities that promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Your work will support a culture where students feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. You will also contribute to safeguarding processes, collaborate with internal and external partners, and help shape our approach to mental health support through training, campaigns, and resource development.

We're looking for someone with:

• A degree or significant experience in Counselling as well as Level 2 English and Maths
• Experience of counselling in an educational environment
• Experience of counselling people with special educational needs or disabilities
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

As a valued colleague at Newcastle College and Newcastle College University Centre, you'll be part of a supportive and inspiring team within the wider NCG community. We'll invest in your development and wellbeing, helping you thrive in your role.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by leading inclusive support and improving outcomes for students apply here.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme
  

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy