School Based Counsellor

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Counsellor to work across Comprehensive Schools, Feeder Primary Schools and community settings. You will provide individual counselling (face-to-face, telephone and online), group work and support to schools, with access to supervision and ongoing professional development.

Applicants should hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling recognised by BACP, have experience with primary-aged children having emotional needs, and hold a valid UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Diploma in counselling (Level 4) recognised by BACP.
• Knowledge of a range of applied counselling approaches and experience using them.
• Experience working with primary-aged children and young people with emotional needs.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling (face-to-face, telephone and online counselling) in schools and community settings.
• Deliver group work and provide support to schools (including school staff).
• Access regular clinical supervision, professional supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Counselling approaches

Face-to-face counselling

Group work

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4) recognised by BACP

Job description

As a Counsellor you will work in Comprehensive Schools, Feeder Primary Schools and in community settings. You will provide individual work (face to face counselling, telephone and online counselling), group work and support to schools (including school staff). You will have access to regular clinical supervision, professional supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities and will join our existing team of school-based counsellors.

• At least a diploma in counselling (Level 4) Recognised by BACP.
• A knowledge of a range of applied counselling approaches and experience in using them.
• Experience in relation to working effectively with primary aged children and young people with emotional needs.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit school and for meeting. We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.