How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Counsellor
University of Glasgow
Seasonal Student Counsellor (BACP Accredited)
Empower Student Success. Shape the Future of Higher Education.
Start Date: September 2026 (For the 2026/2027 Academic Year)
Location: University of Glasgow (On:campus)
Rate of Pay: GBP28.00 per hour + GBP3.38 accrued holiday pay (Totalling GBP31.38/hr inclusive of 12 holiday pay)
Contract: Part:time, flexible hours to suit your schedule
About The Role
Are you a dedicated clinician passionate about supporting young adults and mature students through pivotal life transitions?
Randstad is proud to partner with the University to deliver exceptional, clinical mental health support that directly impacts student well:being and academic retention. We are seeking highly qualified, BACP:accredited counsellors to join our team for the upcoming academic year.
In this role, you will deliver professional, short:term, solution:focused therapeutic interventions, empowering students to navigate the unique pressures of university life, manage complex mental health challenges, and achieve their full personal and academic potential.
Key Responsibilities
As a Seasonal Counsellor, You Will Manage a Diverse Clinical Caseload, Ensuring The Highest Standards Of Safety, Confidentiality, And Therapeutic Effectiveness
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Clinical Intervention: Provide tailored, 1:1 short:term therapeutic counselling utilizing evidence:based, brief analysed models (e.g., CBT, SFBT).
- Caseload Management: Support students facing a wide spectrum of presenting issues, including:
- Academic life cycle pressures (dissertation stress, exam anxiety, procrastination, and study:related blockages).
- Personal growth challenges (identity, transition, self:esteem, and relationship dynamics).
- Clinical presentations (anxiety, depression, and eating concerns).
- Outcomes Monitoring: Systematically administer and interpret clinical outcome measures (including CORE10) to track treatment effectiveness and inform clinical decision:making.
- Safeguarding and Risk Management: Strictly adhere to institutional risk assessment and safeguarding protocols, ensuring swift and appropriate escalation of complex, high:risk cases.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain absolute client confidentiality in full compliance with GDPR and ethical frameworks.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
To thrive in this specialised higher education environment, you must possess:
- Accreditation: Accredited membership with the BACP (MBACP Accred).
- Clinical Experience: A minimum of 400 post:qualification clinical hours, with a proven track record of managing a regular, structured caseload.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience providing clinical support within a UK Higher Education setting, including familiarity with university administrative and referral pathways.
- Modality Proficiency: Strong experience utilising brief, solution:focused, or manualized therapeutic models.
- Compliance and Safety: Evidence of ongoing regular clinical supervision and a valid professional liability insurance policy.
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 students lives.
How
If 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
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills