School Counsellor

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 is seeking a compassionate, skilled and committed School Counsellor. This is a part-time role of 25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people by providing a professional, confidential and student-centred counselling service. You will support students experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges, helping them to develop resilience, improve wellbeing and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with colleagues, families and external agencies, you will manage a caseload of students, provide therapeutic interventions, contribute to safeguarding processes and play an active role in promoting positive mental health across the school community.

We are looking for a qualified counsellor with experience of working with children and young people, strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. Professional accreditation with BACP, UKCP or an equivalent body is essential, together with a commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.

If you are passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing and would like to work in a caring and inclusive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

The Cooper School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.