Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Hiring for Student Counsellors (74743 & 74744) Job at Liverpool, England , UK Full Time

Student Counsellors
2 Part-Time positions: 0.6 FTE (21 hours) and 0.4 FTE (14 hours)
Salary: £36,386 – £42,155 per annum pro rata
Part-time, permanent appointment
Based in Liverpool, consideration given to off-site working in countries relevant to LSTMs mission

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two 2 part time Student Counsellors at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. You will be the main point of contact for students seeking support with their mental health, general well-being, and those seeking counselling. The aim is to ensure the emotional and psychological well-being of students across our headquarters in Liverpool and our overseas hubs to support student progression and academic success. Between the 2 posts an understanding of global mental health and experience of providing virtual support are key.

Working within boundaries of GDPR and safeguarding, you will work with students to help them continue with their education, embed wellbeing and mental health resilience into the student experience and actively publicise support and welfare services to all students and staff.

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing a responsive counselling and referral service to students experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, manage an ongoing caseload of student clients and signpost and refer students to other sources of support as appropriate. You will also build effective working relationships with relevant external agencies such as mental health services and actively participate in external and internal networks to develop and maintain best practice. In addition, you will ensure student welfare issues are shared and fed into Faculty planning to encourage continuous student support.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work on a one to one or group basis, with students who are potentially vulnerable or experiencing mental health and well-being difficulties across all of our campuses (mainly UK, Malawi, Kenya)
• Actively lead on welfare, health and well-being information and advice
• Implement new approaches or preventative measures to avoid reoccurrence of problems
• Ensure appropriate training and information is provided on student mental health and well-being to LSTM colleagues involved in Education and student support, across the partnership network
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions and ensure compliance with professional standards and GDPR legislation
• Actively participate in external and internal networks to build, develop and maintain best practice

The ideal candidate must hold a BSc/BA degree or substantial relevant experience with a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent professional qualification and an understanding of national safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to postgraduate education. It is essential that you demonstrate relevant experience in providing either online support or support for those of non-European cultures.

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries can be made to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 5th March 2023
Expected date of interviews: 15th March 2023

Application Process: Applications are only accepted through our online system: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/vacancies-single?Category=Education&Advert=HRZj7n55ILtSSbcjRUGUjg%3D%3D&Region=LSTM

To apply for the position please follow the apply now link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and/or other international criminal record check prior to appointment. outcome must be satisfactory to LSTM, as the duties of this post will involve direct contact with children and vulnerable adults

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies