About this role
The successful candidate will
- have a post graduate diploma or equivalent in counselling and are eligible for BACP accreditation
- have experience of counselling secondary aged pupils
- have at least one year post qualification experience
- be empathetic, patient and understanding with excellent listening and communication skills and a non-judgmental and warm approach
- be able to work with pastoral and wellbeing staff
- understand the importance of confidentiality and the need to deal with matters in a sensitive manner
- good organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records.
- be proactive and solution focused
- ability to work with trainees if required.
- Ideally you will have already worked in a school or college setting in a similar role.
We can offer you
- Supervision
- the opportunity to contribute to improving the life chances of our children.
- a competitive salary
- access to an Employee Assistance Programmme.
- over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners, Perkbox, including access to discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
- Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs
- competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Robert Blake Academy are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a VISA application for this particular role as it is not one of the shortage occupations listed on the UK Governments website at this current time.
Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.