Key Information:
- Part Time
- 3 days 8:30am-4:00pm
- 36 Days Holiday (Term Time)
- £16,500
- Must have Enhanced DBS or willing to get one.
The Therapeutic Counsellor plays a crucial role in supporting the emotional well-being of all clients. You will deliver a range of therapeutic services including one-to-one counselling and potentially some group sessions by utilising your chosen therapeutic model/techniques tailored to each individual's therapeutic needs. By creating a safe and supportive environment, your work will help clients explore their emotions and promote personal growth. As part of this role, safeguarding is essential, and you will be responsible for ensuring that any concerns are addressed promptly and in line with safeguarding protocols.
Responsibilities
- Therapeutic Support: Provide individual counselling services to children and young people, using high quality counselling interventions that meet their specific emotional and psychological needs. Address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and bullying. The role will involve working with those who have additional needs.
- Safeguarding: When working with children and young people, work closely with the school’s safeguarding lead and other relevant agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. Report and record safeguarding concerns in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Confidential and Non-judgmental Care: Offer a non-judgmental, confidential counselling service in line with your chosen Ethical Framework.
- Mental Well-being: Contribute to the mental health and well-being of clients by providing ongoing therapeutic interventions aimed at improving emotional resilience and personal development.
- Clinical Supervision: Regularly attend and manage your own clinical supervision to ensure the highest standard of care and professional development.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals, including teachers, counsellors, social workers, and support staff, to ensure a holistic approach to supporting students.
- Flexible Work Environment: Be prepared to work in a variety of settings.
- Administrative Duties: Carry out necessary administrative tasks, including maintaining records of counselling sessions, feedback from clients, and impact data. Complete contracts and follow up on user feedback as required.
- Quality Standards and Development: Contribute to the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the counselling service, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergencies such as abuse disclosures, self-harm, or other at-risk situations. Work with child protection agencies, psychologists, and other support services when necessary.
- Academic Guidance: Help students set academic goals and create plans to achieve them. Identify learning difficulties and recommend strategies or referrals.
Qualifications
- A qualification in counselling (we require a Level 4 qualification or above)
- Completed a minimum of 100 clinical hours
Essential
- A good understanding of educational settings
- Current membership of an appropriate professional body (BACP, BAPT, BADth, BAAT, BAMT etc.)
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
Pay: £16,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
