School Counsellor

Haberdashers' Girls' School; Elstree; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension (Aegon)

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing initiatives

Extensive PD opportunities

Gym and sports facilities access

Job summary

Haberdashers' Girls' School is seeking an outstanding School Counsellor to join our pastoral team, delivering confidential counselling and promoting mental health across the school.

You will assess risk, maintain records, coordinate with external agencies where appropriate and run wellbeing workshops. This permanent, part-time role offers a competitive salary based on experience and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification and registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP/UKCP).
• Experience working therapeutically with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, ethical counselling to pupils and, where appropriate, parents.
• Assess and manage risk, escalating safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Manage a varied caseload and coordinate with pastoral colleagues and external agencies.
• Promote positive mental health through workshops, assemblies and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives, pastoral strategy and staff training.
• Build relationships with pupils and advocate for their emotional wellbeing.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Attend pastoral meetings, strategic planning and school events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Independent and team working

Education

Counselling or psychotherapy qualification

Job description

Habs Girls is seeking an outstanding School Counsellor to join our pastoral team and provide a professional, confidential counselling service that supports the wellbeing of pupils, parents and staff. Working closely with the Deputy Head Pastoral, the successful candidate will contribute to a positive, caring and inclusive culture while delivering high-quality therapeutic support and promoting mental health across the school.,

• Providing confidential, ethical counselling to pupils and, where appropriate, parents.
• Assessing and managing risk, escalating safeguarding concerns in line with school policy and national guidance.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding processes.
• Managing a varied caseload and coordinating support with pastoral colleagues and external agencies where appropriate.
• Promoting positive mental health through workshops, assemblies and targeted interventions.
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, pastoral strategy and staff training.
• Building strong relationships with pupils and acting as an advocate for their emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Participating in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Attending and contributing to pastoral meetings, strategic planning and relevant school events.

  Is a skilled and compassionate counselling professional with a commitment to supporting young people's wellbeing.

• You will combine excellent therapeutic practice with sound professional judgement, emotional resilience and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy school environment.

Essential

• Recognised Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification and membership/registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).
• Experience working therapeutically with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience within an educational setting.
• Training in relevant therapeutic approaches, such as CBT or trauma-informed practice.
• Experience delivering wellbeing sessions to groups or parents.

  Permanent, part-time appointment, ideally working Monday or Friday., A competitive salary, based on experience

• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources