Assistant School Counsellor (Bedok)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a Counsellor to provide individual and group counselling to students. The role involves close collaboration with the Senior School Counsellor, staff, and parents to support students' social-emotional wellbeing. Applicants should have a relevant diploma and be familiar with child counselling techniques. The position offers a four-day workweek, with no work required on weekends or holidays. Join our team to make a difference in students' lives!

Qualifications

• Minimally possess a diploma or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling.
• Familiarity with counselling approaches relevant to children aged 7 to 12.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students with supervision.
• Coordinate with parents and external professionals about students.
• Maintain case records and provide updates to school management.
• Facilitate small-group sessions to promote social-emotional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for students

Cultural sensitivity

Resilience

Team player

Basic IT systems competency

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student management systems

Job description

Job Scope

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students with supervision from Senior School Counsellor.
• Working in close coordination with Senior School Counsellor to confer with staff, parents, and external professionals/agencies about students being counselled; conduct home visits when needed.
• Refer students and their families to community resources or external professionals when required with coordination and oversight from Senior School Counsellor.
• Working in close coordination with Senior School Counsellor to provide direct crisis intervention and follow‑up support for critical incidents (e.g., trauma, major behavioural/mental health issues).
• Maintain case consultation records, proper documentation and updates to school management on the students' progress.
• Provide support to Senior Counsellor in developing and implementing a school‑wide counselling programme (including needs analysis, planning, evaluation) and support school staff (training/consultation) around student wellness.
• Collaborate on a frequent basis with teachers, parents, school leaders, and external agencies such as FSCs, MSF, ComLink and VWOs to build the social‑emotional wellbeing environment in the school.
• Collaborate with school personnel where required on content creation and teaching resources.

Operational Scope

• With guidance from Senior School Counsellor, conduct one‑to‑one sessions, small‑group work (for social‑skills, peer support, specific issues), and larger‑group or school‑wide programmes/workshops (e.g., resilience, social‑emotional learning) for Tier 2 and 3 students.
• Facilitate small‑group sessions such as circle time, journaling, or goal setting to promote self‑awareness, resilience, and social‑emotional growth.
• liaise with parents and teachers: for example, discussing student issues, advising on support strategies.
• Together with Senior School Counsellor, perform home visits or liaise with external social/health agencies (FSCs, MSF, ComLink and VWOs) especially for more complex student needs.
• Maintain records, monitor the progress of students under their care, and contribute to school policy or programme reviews for student wellness.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Applicants must minimally possess a diploma or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or counselling qualifications recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or related field.
• Familiarity with the counselling approaches relevant to children between the age of 7 to 12, including frameworks such as Choice Theory, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person‑Centred Therapy, Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Mindfulness‑Based Counselling etc.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy for students with cultural‑sensitivity, resilience
• Team player with a strong desire to contribute towards the betterment of the school.
• Competence in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, student management systems) for documentation and reporting

Experience

• Preferably with at least two years of relevant experience in school / community‑based social work, youth work, or related educational settings (primary and/or secondary schools)
• Experience working with adolescents/students in preventive, developmental, or intervention programmes
• Familiarity with collaboration with schools, parents, and community agencies to support student well‑being
• Experience facilitating after‑school programmes or group work sessions is an advantage.

Working Hours

Four (4) days per week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (inclusive of a 30‑minute lunch break), with the working days to be mutually agreed upon by the Personnel and the Authority.

• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and June school holidays

Contract Period

1 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026

Location

Bedok

EA License No

96C4864

Reg. No.

R24121728 EUNICE WOO JING QI