New Hall School is seeking to appoint a qualified Counsellor to join our Health & Wellbeing Team. The role will involve delivering confidential, one-to-one counselling and therapeutic support to students, contributing to the School's commitment to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.,
- to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos and strategic aims of the School
- to offer a confidential counselling service through individual sessions for students from Reception to Year 13 who are referred
- to develop and use a range of solution-focused interventions to support the students, with focus on resilience
- to set up a drop-in clinic for students to self-refer
- to ensure good communication with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and Deputy DSLs in relation to students at risk
- to attend and present information at meetings regarding students
- to work closely with the pastoral teams to ensure the wellbeing of students, acting in a consultancy capacity to offer guidance and support to members of staff with regards to students
- to keep accurate and concise records of all sessions, which will remain confidential unless there is a safeguarding concern
- to work within the codes of practice and ethics recommended by the BACP, UKCP or equivalent professional organisation
- to be aware of, and to comply with, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person, The successful candidate will hold a relevant counselling qualification, be accredited or registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have proven experience of working with young people., to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
- to hold a relevant counselling qualification
- to hold a current membership to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- to have previous experience of working with young people in a School or similar educational environment
- to have demonstrable post-qualification experience
- to have experience of collaborative working with external organisations and agencies
- to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
- to have an understanding of child and adolescent development and youth mental health interventions
- to demonstrate a calm, approachable, and empathetic manner when working with young people
What New Hall offers:
- Excellent benefits & CPD
- Lunch without charge in term time
- Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.
All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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School Counsellor in Boreham employer: New Hall School
New Hall School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With a commitment to the Catholic ethos, the school fosters a warm community where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the stunning grounds of a Grade I listed former Tudor palace, staff enjoy excellent benefits, including 35 days' holiday, professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on student wellbeing.
