Fixed Term Counsellor

Capel; London Borough of Bromley; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Online GP

Job summary

Capel Manor College is seeking a Counsellor to provide one-to-one support for students with emotional or behavioural needs. The role includes assessing needs and working with tutors to implement targeted support strategies.

You will also serve as a Safeguarding Officer within the Safeguarding Team to ensure welfare and safeguarding for students. The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Counsellor qualification and be a member of BACP/UKCP/BABCP, with experience of working with young people

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Counsellor qualification and be a member of BACP, UKCP or BABCP or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people and with clients from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative are essential.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with emotional or behavioural issues.
• Assess individual student needs and collaborate with tutors to design targeted support plans.
• Act as Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding Team to support welfare and safeguarding.

Skills

Young people experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Independent work

Education

Accredited Counsellor qualification

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Counsellor for our students.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to students who may have emotional or behavioural issues. They will assess individual student needs and work with students and tutors to suggest targeted support plans and strategies. They will also act as a Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding Team, to provide a high quality, responsive service to students experiencing welfare and safeguarding issues.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Counsellor qualification and hold membership with the BACP, UKCP or BABCP or equivalent. They will have experience working with young people and experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. They should have good organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. A good understanding of safeguarding practices is also essential.

This is a fixed-term, term-time only position working 40 weeks until 30 November 2027.

The actual salary for this role is £28,286 - £29,844, inclusive of London Weighting.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.