School-Based Counsellor: Safe Space for Youth

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Safe Space Counsellor to join the Safe Space team. The role supports children and young people across Hertfordshire within school/college settings, typically delivering 8-12 sessions per young person and managing a caseload with supervision.

You will travel between schools, with a driving licence and business insurance essential. The role operates term-time hours at 22.2 hours per week and is based across Hertfordshire schools/colleges.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level qualification with BACP membership.
• Experience in safeguarding concerns management.
• Full driving licence with access to a car.
• Experience delivering therapy to children and young people.
• Ability to use/play & develop Play and Creative Therapy skills.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships with professionals and school staff.
• Caseload management within BACP or Ethical Framework.
• Good IT skills and use of EHM for case records.

Responsibilities

• Support 10-20 clients per week with 8-12 sessions each.
• Work mainly in school/college settings with travel between sites.
• Maintain diary and case records using the EHM system.
• Access to clinical supervision (individual and group).

Skills

BACP membership

Safeguarding experience

Driving licence

Therapy with children

Play & Creative Therapy

Stakeholder communication

Holistic relationship building

Caseload management (BACP)

IT skills / EHM

Education

Diploma-level qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Safe Space Counsellor to join the Safe Space team. The role supports children and young people across Hertfordshire within school/college settings, typically delivering 8-12 sessions per young person and managing a caseload with supervision.

You will travel between schools, with a driving licence and business insurance essential. The role operates term-time hours at 22.2 hours per week and is based across Hertfordshire schools/colleges.