School Counsellor

Job Title:School Counsellor
Location: This is a remote working role and you may be required to travel across the county
Starting Salary: £35,745 progressing to a maximum of £39,186 pa (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Up to 33.30 hours a week (term-time only)- please specify your preferred hours in your application
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Job Duties:

Safe Space is unique in that we are a traded service providing therapeutic support and promote emotional heath to Hertfordshire’s Children and Young People (aged 4-19) in school and college settings. Our Safe Space team has supported the young people of Hertfordshire for over 20 years.

ur counselling service enables children and young people to develop resilience to help them cope with the difficulties they face.

As part of a team of 25 Counsellors and Senior counsellors you will work alongside schools and other health professional supporting up to 10 - 20 clients per week with each session typically lasting approx. 50 minutes. You would be autonomous on how you plan your work and clients each day.

The sessions will take place in either school or college settings across the county whereby you will provide confidential counselling/therapy for children and young people who have been referred to our Safe Space service using a variety of tools to assist engagement and outcomes.

In a highly supportive team where you alongside your formal management 1:1s you will have access to clinical group and individual clinical supervisions

Safe Space is a county-wide service which may mean you will be required to travel to different locations depending on the needs of the service.

Below we have set out our essential & desirable criteria:

Essential:

• Diploma level and BACP member (or equivalent body)
• Experience of how to manage safeguarding concerns
• Driving licence with access to a car

Desirable:

• Experience of delivering therapy to children and young people is essential and Play Therapy skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of professionals and school staff in order to take a holistic approach to working with children/young people.
• Manage a clinical caseload within BACP or equivalent ethical framework.
• Maintain accurate case records on each child/young person using the Early Help Module (EHM) online system in accordance with Data Protection Act / GDPR.

If you are a qualified counsellor and want to support a team making a real difference to children and young people then this is the role for you and we would welcome your application.

Closing Date: 11th March 2024
Interview Date: week commencing 25th March 2024

Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

How to Apply

As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed.