Emotional Wellbeing Officer & Counsellor
Ref: SCH-NALP-0001 11 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 22.50 Weeks per Year: 47.000 Pay Grade: Band 6 (SCP 9-12)The Role
We are seeking to appoint a qualified counsellor who is compassionate, motivated and committed to providing a high-quality wellbeing support to our students. Key components of this role will include planning and delivering appropriate counselling programmes, co-ordinating external counselling and wellbeing provisions, and deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Lead. As the school starts at 8.30am and finishes at 3pm. There will be an expectation to fit around these hours and after 3pm for meetings as directed
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; regular opportunities to work with Initial Teacher Training providers; access to Northern Arch Learning Partnership networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff and amazing children.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Angela Sweeten, Head Teacher.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Counselling Skills qualification | BPS accredited |
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or Level 2 Basic Skills (Numeracy and Literacy) or equivalent |
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| Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or training |
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Skills
| Relevant Experience | |
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| At least 3 years recent work experience of working with children of relevant age in a teaching and learning environement |
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| Experience of working with other external agencies and providers to triage the most appropriate support for students and families |
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| Experience of working with wide range of children including those with mental health needs |
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| Experience of lesson / activity planning |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences including providing sensitive feedback to parents, other professionals regarding pupil development |
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnerhip consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
Northern Arch Learning Partnership is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Longfield Academy
Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT
Angela Sweeten
asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk https://longfield.nalp.org.uk/