ABOUT US
SWaNS CIC work in Cheshire providing a bespoke service to suit the individual needs of our schools. Our team of experienced counsellors support primary and secondary students with counselling and emotional education.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a school counsellor for SWaNS you will play a crucial role in providing therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation to children and young people in a school.
You will liaise closely with the schools you work within ensuring the pupils receive an ethical and effective counselling service. You will maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and interventions whilst consulting with pastoral teams in school.
This is face to face role and you will need to commit to being available for the full academic year during school hours and able to fulfil all the commissioned hours. The hours/days of work required vary from school to school.
You will be a member of a relevant professional body, hold a current DBS and must be part of the update service. You will need to complete Safeguarding and Prevent & Radicalisation training before starting the role or provide evidence that you have already completed this. Please note that this position is on a self employed basis and will start at the beginning of the coming academic year.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for counsellors qualified to a minimum Level 5 diploma with a strong interest in working with children and young people. Ideally with experience of working in a school setting. A dedication to providing the best counselling service to the pupils in school. Excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to form strong relationships with school staff and SWaNS team members. Computer literacy and administration skills are essential.
Pay: £19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 2.0 – 10.0 per week
Work Location: In person
