About The Service
Cardiff School Based Counselling Service is a highly valued service providing an independent school based counselling service in all maintained secondary schools and the Pupil Referral Unit. In addition, the Service provides counselling to pupils in Year 6 of primary school as well as offering an ‘Out of Hours’ service
About the job
We are looking for two experienced school based counsellors to join the team on a permanent basis to assist in meeting the demand for school based counselling services.
As a school based counsellor you will work in secondary schools, with primary aged pupils in Year 6, and other settings within the Local Authority. The service operates a face to face counselling service in schools.
The role will require working with school based links to agree referrals and provide appropriate feedback.
Post holders will have regular access to clinical and managerial supervision as well as continuing professional development opportunities.
The post is to commence on the 1st September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will hold a professional diploma in counselling as well as post qualification supervised experience of providing counselling to children and young people.
You must be registered / accredited with the BACP/UKCP or equivalent
Ideally you will have experience of working in schools.
You will have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Additional information
These posts are term time only, 25 hours per week, for 39 weeks per year. The salary shown however relates to 52 weeks per year and will therefore be pro-rata’d accordingly.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Chris Alders, Principal Educational Psychologist on 029 22330730
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