Remote counsellor

Location: Remote (UK Based) Contract Type: Contract for Services Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour 12% Accrued Holiday Pay (Total approx. £28.37 per hour)

Randstad Student Support is seeking experienced, accredited counsellors to provide high-quality, short-term therapeutic support to university students.

This role is designed for practitioners who thrive in a solution-focused environment, helping young adults manage mental health challenges and achieve their academic potential.

You will support students referred for a structured 5-session model, addressing concerns such as anxiety, exam stress, procrastination, self-esteem etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one remote counselling sessions focused on developing practical coping strategies and overcoming emotional barriers to learning.
• Manage your own caseload, including initial student outreach and session scheduling.
• Build rapid rapport with students to establish and achieve clear therapeutic goals within the 5-session framework.
• Strictly adhere to Randstad and University safeguarding policies, performing risk assessments and escalating concerns through appropriate channels.
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant case notes and protect student data at all times.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: A remote role that fits around your private practice or existing schedule.
• Referral Pipeline: You will receive student referrals from us, along with relevant background information and an understanding of what the student hopes to achieve.
• Cancellations Protection: If a student fails to attend without 24 hours' notice, you'll still be paid for the missed session.
• After two missed sessions, we'll refer the student back to the university.
• Accrued Holiday Pay: Build up paid leave (approx. £3.37/hr) to be used during quieter academic periods like summer or winter breaks.

Requirements

• Essential: Accreditation: Current accredited membership with the BACP (or an equivalent professional body).
• Essential: Clinical Experience: A minimum of 500 post-qualification clinical hours.
• Essential: Supervision: Documented engagement in regular clinical supervision in line with professional standards.
• Essential: Remote Proficiency: Experience and confidence in delivering effective therapy via Zoom.
• Desirable: Experience working within a Higher Education or Further Education setting.
• Desirable: Strong triage skills and the ability to assess student needs quickly.
• Desirable: Confidence in managing high-risk safeguarding cases.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified counsellor looking for a flexible, impactful role that directly contributes to student wellbeing, please submit your CV outlining your clinical experience and accreditation status.