Vacancies
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.
Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Vacancies
Student Counsellor
Application Deadline: 21 June 2026
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time (22m hours p/w)
Department: Student Support Services
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £34,744 - £38,384 / year
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a wellbeing and counselling service to learners in line with the Access and Inclusion Strategy and the whole college approach to Mental Health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver professional, ethical counselling support to learners across campuses, including assessments, one-to-one interventions, crisis support, and drop-in sessions.
- Support learner wellbeing by promoting positive mental health strategies in collaboration with the Advice, Guidance and Learner Support Team.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide expert advice on counselling provision and mental health approaches.
- Design and deliver workshops, group sessions, and wider mental health promotion activities throughout the academic year.
- Plan, deliver, and continuously improve counselling services, maintaining accurate records and evaluating performance against operational targets.
- Supervise and mentor trainee counsellors, supporting placement opportunities and professional development.
- Contribute actively to team objectives, share best practice, deliver staff training, and engage in ongoing professional development.
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