Part-Time School Counsellor for Student Wellbeing

The Cooper School; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cooper School in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate School Counsellor to support pupils with emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. This part-time role (25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days) offers a chance to deliver confidential counselling in a school setting.

You will manage a caseload, provide therapeutic interventions, contribute to safeguarding processes and promote positive mental health across the school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with experience working with children and young people.
• Professional accreditation with BACP, UKCP or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Support safeguarding processes and promote positive mental health.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupils.
• Deliver confidential, student-centred counselling within the school context.

Skills

Counselling

Student support

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional counselling accreditation (BACP/UKCP)

Job description

The Cooper School in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate School Counsellor to support pupils with emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. This part-time role (25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days) offers a chance to deliver confidential counselling in a school setting.

You will manage a caseload, provide therapeutic interventions, contribute to safeguarding processes and promote positive mental health across the school community.