At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide confidential counselling to students with special needs, addressing their emotional and educational concerns.
- Company: Supportive school environment dedicated to student wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time only, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and child protection is essential.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help students thrive in a nurturing atmosphere.
- Qualifications: BACP accredited/registered, with a clean driving licence and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Part time, two days per week, term time only. Special Needs position.
Overview
To provide an independent and confidential counselling service to students responding to their personal, social, emotional or education concerns. All students have an EHCP for SEMH/ASD.
Main Role and Responsibilities
- To provide one to one counselling sessions to students.
- To maintain confidentiality in accordance with BACP practice guidelines – other than in circumstances where it may be appropriate to disclose information.
- To utilise and engage with the existing referral and case management system to ensure all students can access appropriate counselling support within a timely manner.
- To liaise where appropriate, and with the student’s consent, with other members of school staff regarding issues which may be impacting on their wellbeing or education.
- To liaise with and make referrals where appropriate, and with the student’s consent, to other agencies (such as CAMHS).
- To liaise with the designated safeguarding lead as required with respect to risk and safeguarding issues.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of counselling provision, making recommendations for service developments and providing feedback to SLT / Governors.
- To provide basic guidance and support to school staff to assist them in supporting students experiencing emotional distress.
- To foster a culture of student wellbeing throughout the school and by actively promoting counselling and wellbeing initiatives.
- To maintain comprehensive confidential case records and keep these secure.
- To work at all times within the ethics and guidelines of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In addition, all members of the school community are expected to:
- Display a commitment to child protection and safeguarding.
- Report to the headteacher any behaviour by colleagues, parents and children which raises concern.
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Key Requirements:
- BACP accredited/registered National Counselling Society
- Full clean driving licence
- Proactive, creative and innovative
- Emotionally robust and reliant
- Flexible, engaging and adaptable
- willing to learn teaching strategies and techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of additional needs and Child Protection
Portal House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you wish to apply for this post a DBS check is required.
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At Portal House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the wellbeing and professional growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, particularly in our commitment to providing tailored counselling services for students with special educational needs. With a focus on safeguarding and continuous development, we offer a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying the benefits of a part-time role during term time.
