ࡱ>  Jbjbj 3@{k{k/84t~~~™™™™™™ f™~~~~~™י~X~~08uS<"X0h'L''~~~~~~~™™Dp~~~~~~~'~~~~~~~~~ W:  Person specification Job titleMental Health and Counselling AdvisorDepartmentStudent ServicesResponsible toStudent Support ManagerResponsible forN/AGrade6LocationHybrid /agreed partner locationCriteriaEssentialDesirableQualificationsRecognised professional qualification in counselling that supports independent professional practice. Current registration with BACP or an equivalent recognised professional body. Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision in line with professional requirements. Additional qualification or training relevant to mental health, student support, disability support or online counselling.ExperienceExperience of providing counselling to students and managing an appropriate practitioner caseload. Experience of delivering counselling remotely/online and working with students through digital channels. Experience of managing referrals, assessment, waiting lists, allocation of support and onward referral. Experience of working within professional requirements for confidentiality, record keeping, safeguarding, risk assessment and escalation. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external services to ensure appropriate support and referral pathways. Experience of counselling or mental health support within higher or further education. Experience of supporting students with identified learning/support needs, including contributing to Personal Learning Support Plans (PLSPs) and reasonable adjustments. Experience of working across a partnership organisation. Experience of using student/client feedback and service data to improve delivery. Knowledge and skillsKnowledge of professional standards relevant to counselling practice, including confidentiality, safeguarding, risk and professional boundaries. Ability to assess individual need, identify appropriate support and make decisions about referral or escalation. Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, including counselling delivery, referrals, waiting lists and service capacity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively with students experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties. Ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues on counselling and referral matters. Ability to maintain accurate records and use service data and outcomes, to support monitoring and reporting. Confident use of digital systems and online platforms to support counselling, case management, communication and reporting. Knowledge of the tertiary education student support context, including reasonable adjustments and inclusive support arrangements. Knowledge of relevant NHS, statutory, voluntary and community mental health/counselling referral pathways. Personal qualitiesStudent-focused, while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Calm when responding to sensitive, complex or potentially high-risk situations. Well organised, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. Able to build effective working relationships across a geographically dispersed partnership. Committed to providing an accessible, responsive and consistent service. Flexible and responsive to changing service demand. Confident in contributing to professional networks and representing the University appropriately. Other circumstancesKnowledge of, or interest in, Gaelic language and culture. Commitment to support the achievement of Ӱԭ's Sustainability Policy and Strategy 2023-30 objectives. 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