Part-Time School & Community Counsellor — Flexible Impact

Barnardo's; Barry, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Monthly Clinical Supervision

6-weekly Manager Supervision

Pension scheme with Death in Service

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan School & Community Based Counselling Service is seeking an experienced counsellor to join a small team delivering 1:1 counselling within schools and community venues. The role is 22.2 hours per week across 3 days, term-time with some non-term weeks and funded to 31 March 2027.

You will hold a Level 4 Counselling Diploma, be a member of BACP, hold an Enhanced DBS, manage a caseload and work across multidisciplinary settings within the Vale region.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Counselling Diploma (minimum) and BACP registration.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Experience managing a caseload including planning, delivering and evaluating therapy.
• Experience safeguarding children and young people.
• Experience of working in education settings and with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver up to 6 counselling sessions on a 1:1 basis in schools or in the community.
• Manage your own caseload and waiting list; undertake assessments and input data.
• Work ethically with Barnardo's policies and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Assessments

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education environment knowledge

Digital recordings

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 Counselling Diploma

BACP registration

Enhanced DBS check

Tools

Digital recording software

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan School & Community Based Counselling Service is seeking an experienced counsellor to join a small team delivering 1:1 counselling within schools and community venues. The role is 22.2 hours per week across 3 days, term-time with some non-term weeks and funded to 31 March 2027.

You will hold a Level 4 Counselling Diploma, be a member of BACP, hold an Enhanced DBS, manage a caseload and work across multidisciplinary settings within the Vale region.