Student Counsellor

Overview

Position focused on providing social and emotional counselling and support within a school environment. The role involves direct counselling with students, programme development for emotional health, and collaboration with staff and parents to promote a safe and inclusive school climate.

• Provide individual counselling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
• Conduct group counselling sessions to help students develop social skills and peer relationships.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing urgent emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement programmes that promote emotional health, self-awareness, and resilience.
• Facilitate workshops and activities focused on conflict resolution, stress management, and positive behaviour.
• Organise and lead school-wide initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
• Establish and maintain anti-bullying programmes and create a safe school environment.
• Develop behavioural intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external mental health professionals and agencies for additional student support services.
• Work with teachers and staff to identify and support students with social and emotional needs.
• Provide training and resources for teachers on social-emotional learning and student behaviour.
• Engage with parents through workshops and meetings to address their children's social and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student counselling sessions and interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social and emotional programmes and make improvements as needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of social and emotional counselling.

• Qualifications/knowledge: A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and school personnel.
• Knowledge of counselling theories, techniques, and practices related to social and emotional development.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.