School Counsellor (Term-Time) – Youth Mental Health Support

YMCA DownsLink Group; Bognor Regis; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

YMCA DownsLink Group is recruiting a qualified counsellor/therapist to deliver our Dialogue service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will provide counselling to students within a 6-8 session model, coordinating referrals and maintaining school-based timetables and parental involvement where appropriate.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, professional supervision, regular line management meetings, and collaboration with school staff to ensure safe, ethical

Qualifikationen

• Counselling qualification required at Level 4 or higher; Level 6+ desirable.
• Two years or 450+ hours post-qualifying experience in youth counselling (preferred).
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
• BACP Membership or equivalent (e.g. HCPC) is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering assessments and counselling appointments.
• Manage the time-bound workload within the school day and discuss priorities at interview.
• Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments.
• Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contact the Designated Safeguarding Officer when needed.
• Maintain professional standards within the applicable Ethical Framework.

Kenntnisse

Counselling

Safeguarding knowledge

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Counselling/psychotherapy qualification (Level 4+)

Level 6+ qualification desirable

Jobbeschreibung

YMCA DownsLink Group is recruiting a qualified counsellor/therapist to deliver our Dialogue service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will provide counselling to students within a 6-8 session model, coordinating referrals and maintaining school-based timetables and parental involvement where appropriate.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, professional supervision, regular line management meetings, and collaboration with school staff to ensure safe, ethical