Student Counsellor

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

London Borough of Bromley is seeking a dedicated Student Counsellor to provide confidential one-to-one counselling to students referred by Achievement Coordinators at Darrick Wood School. The role is term-time, permanent, and requires coordinating appointments within the school timetable.

The successful candidate will have a counselling qualification, current DBS, and membership with the BACP or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with accredited degree and current practice.
• Current DBS disclosure and safeguarding training.
• Membership with BACP or equivalent professional body.

Responsibilities

• Offer support and counselling to students referred by Achievement Coordinators.
• Arrange and manage appointment bookings within the timetable.
• Keep accurate records of sessions and safety plans.
• Liaise with staff and external agencies as needed; maintain confidentiality.
• Attend supervision meetings and adhere to ethical guidelines.

Skills

Counselling skills

Confidentiality

BACP membership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Counselling qualification

Job description

Student Counsellor

Hours Per Week: 12 (2 days 8.30am to 3.30pm one hour unpaid total break)

Weeks Per Year: 38 (termtime only)

Location: Darrick Wood School

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Lead Counsellor

You will be working in a forward looking and supportive school with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in May 2024. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, and a private employee assistance programme.

Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

To offer counselling and support to students that are referred by Achievement Co-ordinators

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• To offer support and counselling to students that have been referred by their Achievement Coordinators. This will include assessing referrals and making appointments for pupils taking into consideration their timetable.
• One-to-one counselling will be offered for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, anger management, attachment issues and disorders, self-harm, trauma, phobias and friendship issues. All matters relating to Darrick Wood School or its students will be treated as confidential. Any concerns will be reported to the Safeguarding Team if they arise.
• To organise, update and oversee appointment bookings
• Keep up-to-date records of counselling sessions including missed appointments
• Reschedule cancelled sessions in a timely manner
• Ensure all appointments are communicated effectively to students and relevant staff
• To keep accurate records and liaise with internal and external parties when relevant
• Record details of sessions and write safety plans when needed
• Liaise with staff where appropriate to ensure the Achievement Co-Ordinators are aware of the progress of individuals and waiting list numbers/times
• Be able to track and assess the impact of intervention and report on this when required
• Make onward counselling referrals where appropriate
• Build and maintain links with outside agencies if further referrals are required out of school
• To attend regular Supervision meetings in accordance with BACP
• To hold a current membership with the BACP or other recognised professional body and abide by their code of ethics
• To hold a current DBS
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required

We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints, and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Student Counsellor Note, whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, this job description is not prescriptive, and each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees are expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level and/or scope that is not specified in this job description. Job descriptions are subject to change, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the School(s) and broader Trust.

Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.