Hourly Paid Counselling Supervisor/Tutor

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Counselling Supervisor/Tutor to join our team. In this role you will deliver high-quality supervision and support to trainee counsellors at University Centre Colchester, working with students in both group and one-to-one settings to support the development of their counselling competencies and successful progression within Higher Education programmes.

You will contribute to the supervision of counselling students within a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited provision, overseeing a range of practice formats including face-to-face, online (video) and telephone-based work. Supervision will be delivered through a blended approach, incorporating both in-person and remote sessions.

You may also provide general student support where appropriate, contributing to the wider student experience.

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme designed to support their transition into the role. The College is committed to ongoing staff development and offers a competitive benefits package.

Job title: Counselling Supervisor/Tutor

Hourly Paid, Permanent, Part Time (0-20 Hours per week)

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• You will provide comprehensive counselling supervision for students, including record keeping, report writing and pastoral care. This will include a commitment to undertaking evening work, both on and off-site, as required to meet student needs.
• You will work closely with Programme Leaders to ensure a sustainable and responsive curriculum is developed and maintained, enabling University Centre Colchester courses to meet regional and national employment demands.
• You will lead on modelling best practice through the development of supervision requirements in support of the Colchester Institute Counselling Services (CICS) Co-ordinator.
• Working collaboratively with the CICS Co-ordinator, you will support successful student completion of the practical elements of Higher Education Counselling programmes.
• You will contribute to enhancing the quality of programme and subject delivery through the effective use of College quality assurance systems and by participating in the work of relevant committees and boards.
• You will apply and promote Colchester Institute Health and Safety policies at all times, modelling professional best practice, while continuing to develop and maintain your own professional expertise within relevant areas.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience of working as a Counsellor and Supervisor within a humanistic, person-centred and/or integrative framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional body regulations and requirements.
• Post-qualified counselling experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to Level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
• A minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics, including GCSE Grade 4/C or above, CSE Level 1, O-Level Grade C or above, Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy, or equivalent qualifications.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Humanistic/Person-Centred Counselling.
• Accredited registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
• A recognised supervision qualification.

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.