Independent Listener

School- Kent College, Canterbury- Location- Canterbury, Kent- Contract Type- Permanent- Hours- Casual- Salary- N/A- Posted- 14th August 2023- Start Date- As Soon As Possible- Expires- 28th August 2023 11:59 PM- Contract Type- Permanent- Start Date- As Soon As Possible- Job ID- 1360964- Job Reference- Independent Listener- Start Date- As Soon As Possible- Contract Type :Permanent
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Kent College, Canterbury are looking for an empathetic individual to volunteer as an Independent Listener at our Senior School. Here at KC, we have a system whereby any child who wishes to talk to an independent adult can do so. This is open to all students, both day and boarding, and pupils are informed of who this person is and how to contact them. We have separate Independent Listener's for our Junior and Senior Schools.

This position is unpaid and voluntary, and is independent of the main lines of School management.

Please see the attached job description for more information on what the role entails, as well as our Counsellor and Independent Listener Policy.

**_ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service._**
- Job Description_ Independent Listener- Counsellor and Independent Listener Policy (1)- Joining KC**Safeguarding Statement**:
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**Kent College, Canterbury**: