Knowledge, Experience and Training - School Counsellor

Essential:

• A Diploma or Degree in Counselling

• Current membership with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and/or UK Council for Psychotherapy

• Experience of counselling in an education setting

• Experience of working with young people 

• Experience of collaborative working with external organisations and agencies

• Knowledge, understanding and awareness of mental health issues in young people

• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to actively listen

• Up to date knowledge of prefessional developments in the field of counselling

• Effective planning and time management skills

• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams

• The ability to relate effectively to young people and influence their behaviour

• An understanding of child adolescent development and youth mental health interventions

• Ability to engage and relate to pupil and parents

• Commitment to own personal development

• Approachability, encouraging a supportive environment

• Warm, empathetic nature

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust's core behaviours - 'We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together'