At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our therapy team to support students with tailored counselling and interventions.
- Company: Aspris Education, a leader in independent behavioural care across the UK.
- Benefits: Exclusive discounts, comprehensive training, wellbeing support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on personal growth and impactful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them achieve success.
- Qualifications: BACP or UKCP membership, CBT knowledge preferred, and experience in managing caseloads.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Sedgemoor Manor School are recruiting for a Qualified Therapist Counsellor to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with other Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals providing support to students; reporting to the Therapy Manager.
Our benefits include:
- Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
- Comprehensive induction
- Blue Light Card
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Paid for enhanced DBS
- Wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme and more!
Aspris Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Sedgemoor Manor is a specialist day school for young people who have needs associated with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum/SPLD and are aged between 7 and 18 years. Our tailored approach means we are able to support young people with a wide range of learning difficulties. We accept that young people who are referred to us may have previously experienced a ‘cycle of failure’ and our aim is to have a transformational impact on their lives by them experiencing a ‘culture of success’. We support all young people to achieve successful outcomes so that they can progress to experience fulfilling and rewarding lives.
About you:
- CBT experience or knowledge desirable
- Manage and co-ordinate own caseload and implement individual EHCP/treatment plans for counselling
- Have current BACP, UKCP or equivalent accrediting body membership
- Must complete CPD as required by their accrediting body each year
- Must attend regular supervision of at least 1 hour per half term
- Receive and respond promptly to new students undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise student need.
- Planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis
- Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each student's progress and complete Annual Review paperwork when required
- Maintain and develop close working relationships with school, teaching and support staff
- Ensure clinical practice is in line with school policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
- Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the school's therapy services in line with personal and school targets
- Maintains effective communication links with students, patients, relatives, carers, and stakeholders
- Undertake training for school staff in line with EHCP requirements
Qualified Counsellor in Highbridge employer: Aspris
Aspris is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Southampton where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people. With comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career progression, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while being part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care. The company values resilience and communication, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered in their role.
