Lead Student Counsellor

We are looking for a qualified counsellor to lead our professional and confidential counselling service to students. The ideal candidate will be registered with a recognised professional body, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

They will have experience working with young people within a school setting and demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting safe working practices and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will consistently display a positive, calm, and approachable manner when working with both young people and adults. They will possess excellent emotional self-management skills, enabling them to remain professional and effective in challenging situations.

They will be able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and work in accordance with relevant professional and ethical standards. In addition, they will demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, implementing agreed school policies and procedures.

Further information on the attached pack

Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.