School Counsellor Counselling and Wellbeing · Leeds

Forward Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community support organization in Leeds is looking for a counselor to provide short-term therapeutic interventions for children in primary and secondary schools. The successful candidate will work multi-professionally, adapting their approach to engage young people creatively. Responsibilities include producing timely work, monitoring progress, and adhering to child protection policies. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children within the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce work on time to a high standard.
• Knowledge of current policy and procedures related to child protection.
• Experience in monitoring work and conducting evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term therapeutic support to children in schools.
• Adapt therapeutic approaches to engage with young people creatively.
• Participate in multi-agency evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Integrative therapeutic interventions

Report writing

Understanding of child protection issues

Multi-professional collaboration

Creative engagement with young people

Job description

What will the role look like?

The purpose of this role is to provide short‑term work. Our standard model is around 6–8 sessions of therapeutic support, depending on the assessment of presenting issues, engagement and, in some instances, this may be extended. For our current school’s vacancy a 12‑session model is routinely offered. Referrals are made into this service via the cluster’s multi‑agency Support and Guidance process.

The successful individual will provide integrative, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions where consent and motivation criteria are met for children in primary and secondary schools.

What we are looking for?

The successful candidate will produce work on time and to a consistently high standard, keep up to date with child protection issues, current policy and procedure, undertake project and practice evaluation as directed, monitor their work and write reports as required, and work multi‑professionally in the best interest of the client.

This role would suit a counsellor who is comfortable and adept at adapting the way they work to engage with young people in creative ways where needed.

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.