Job title: Hourly Paid Confidential CounsellorLocation: Leek CollegeHours: Approximately 7 hours per week Salary: £25.38 per hour
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced counsellor and be a member of the BACP with a Diploma in Counselling.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and has experience in working with young people and be able to work with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To promote the greater well-being of students by offering a confidential counselling service.• To facilitate individual growth and development• To maintain a close working relationship with colleagues whilst respecting professional confidentiality.• To develop awareness amongst students and staff of the counselling function and the nature of the support offered by the counsellor.• To liaise with relevant parties where appropriate and in agreement or at least the knowledge of the student concerned.• To develop and offer to personal tutors tutorial workshops on topical issues
Required Skills and Experience:
• Be a member of the BACP with a Diploma in Counselling or above• Has experience in working with young people and be able to work with a wide range of mental health difficulties.• Has excellent communication and group presentational skills.What's in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:• Teachers' Pension Scheme• Subsidised Gym Membership.• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
How to apply
To apply for the role of Hourly Paid Confidential Counsellor, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.
(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 9th November 2025.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.