School Counsellor: Creative, Evidence‑Based Student Wellbeing

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

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.