School Counsellor - Brent - ASAP Start

School Counsellor

Permanent / Full time

Brent

£30,538 – £32,493

Term Time only

We want this to be a school that offers superb pastoral care for our students. We have a huge mental health and safeguarding team with five full-time Safeguarding Officers, and three full-time Pastoral Officers along with a Mental Health Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Four Deputy DDSLs. We have an extensive counselling provision that we are proud of and are looking for qualified counsellors to join the team.

As a counsellor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of our students who are most in need of help. You will work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, as well as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers. We are looking for kind and caring members of staff, but with the determination of relentless organisation and follow-through to make sure that no child slips through the net. You will be a good communicator and above all else wish to make a difference in young people’s lives.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling and support to students facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement effective strategies and intervention plans based on the needs of the students.
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops on topics such as stress management, resilience building, and healthy relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external partners to support students’ overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions in compliance with GDPR and safeguarding regulations.
• Contribute to the school's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the pastoral team and other relevant school committees.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed and refer students to external specialists as appropriate.

Personal Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Certified by a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP).
• Valid Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy.
• Additional certifications in specific therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT).

Experience:

• Proven experience in counselling
• Experience in crisis management and intervention.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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