Counsellor
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
DN Colleges are seeking a dedicated College Counsellor to provide confidential counselling services to our students and apprentices. The role involves adhering to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework and contributing to the development of our counselling services.
This vacancy is working 40 weeks per year, so the actual salary is £25,112 - £27,380.49 per annum.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide professional, confidential counselling primarily for students and apprentices.
- Liaise with external agencies for appropriate referrals.
- Identify and monitor students/apprentices who may be 'at risk'.
- Arrange and attend regular clinical supervision.
- Promote counselling services during Open Day events and Induction programmes.
- Maintain secure case records and complete related administration.
- Undertake risk management for vulnerable individuals.
- Review and develop counselling services and policies.
- Deliver specialist workshops and group work.
- Engage in partnership working with statutory agencies.
- Participate in mandatory and job-specific training.
Essential Criteria:
- Foundation degree in Counselling.
- BACP Registered Practitioner, working within the BACP Ethical Framework.
- GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Experience working therapeutically with a wide age range, preferably within an educational setting.
- Understanding of key legislation related to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to work independently, manage own caseload, and use initiative.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficient in Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
For more information on this vacancy, please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
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Closing date: 14th May
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
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