What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualification in counselling (Diploma/Degree)
• Registered with and preferably with the BACP
• Evidence of working with young people in a counselling environment
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding guidelines
• Experienced and efficient practitioner in the use of counselling skills
• Proven ability to maintain professional confidentiality
• Able to form and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with young people and adults
• Positive listening skills
• Flexible approach to counselling
• Flexible approach with the ability to respond to a crisis
• Ability to work independently
• Good oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with appropriate people inside and outside the organisation
• Able to use IT effectively
What the school offers its staff
ü A hard working and committed team of colleagues
ü Beautiful, historic school location, with a good range of shops, bars and cafes within a short walk
ü Competitive salary with upper pay scales above the usual national levels
ü Regular programmes of professional development to Teacher Development Trust Gold Standard
ü Support for and commitment to your future training and development needs
ü On-site free car parking
ü Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
ü Annual free flu vaccination
ü 24/7 employee assistance wellbeing scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and our recruitment process will reflect our desire to undertake all possible measures to achieve this. The Henry Box School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have enhanced DBS clearance and will need to undertake the DBS check with our organisation. Other relevant pre-employment checks will also be carried out including references from present and previous employers, a confidential health check and internet/social media checks.