Fixed Term Counsellor
About This Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint an experienced Counsellor and Wellbeing Officer to join our Student Services team. If you enjoy working with young people and are passionate about helping them reach their full potential, then Capel Manor College is the right place for you.
The successful candidate must have previous experience of working with young people aged 16+ who may have mental health, wellbeing or personal issues. You will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to students who may be experiencing emotional and psychological issues. You will assess individual students needs and work with them to ensure they receive the right necessary support.
You must be a fully qualified Counsellor to at least degree level with previous experience working. You will also be a Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding Team, to provide a high quality, responsive service to students experiencing safeguarding issues. The candidate must have an accredited Counsellor qualification to at least Level 4 and hold a membership with the BACP, UKCP or BABCP or equivalent. You will have experience working with young people from a wide range of backgrounds in an educational setting or youth work. You must be empathetic, have excellent communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.