Student Counsellor

Emmanuel College, Gateshead; Blyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Blyth is seeking a dedicated Student Counsellor to support pupils' emotional wellbeing. The successful candidate will be qualified in counselling or psychotherapy, demonstrating a strong commitment to safeguarding children. Benefits include a defined benefit pension scheme, enhanced leave policies, and more, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be well-qualified in Counselling or Psychotherapy.
• Professional accreditation required.
• Strong commitment to support pupils' emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional wellbeing and personal development of all pupils.
• Uphold confidentiality and work collaboratively within a team.
• Act as a positive role model with high expectations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Emotional resilience

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Professional accreditation (BACP, IKCP, BPC)

Job description

About This Role

Student Counsellor, Term Time Plus 3 Additional Days, Monday and one other day to be agreed, 15 Hours Per Week

Bede Academy has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us as a Student Counsellor.

The post holder will be well-qualified, empathetic, and dedicated, bringing:

• A Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters level qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (preferably in Children and Young People’s Counselling)
• Professional accreditation (BACP, IKCP, or BPC)
• A deep sense of empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• A high level of emotional resilience, integrity, and professionalism
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and uphold strict confidentiality
• A strong commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of all pupils

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop, and all our staff provide important role models in terms of positive attitude, work ethic, and diligence.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.

Benefits

Join us and, in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Employee-centered and family-friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T&Cs)

Bede Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Where the post involves regulated activity or contact with children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Additionally, as part of the shortlisting process and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may conduct an online search (for publicly available material) to identify any incidents or issues that may be relevant and could be explored with shortlisted applicants at interview.