Counsellor for Children

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ark Victoria Academy Full time
Job Title: Counsellor for Children

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Counsellor to join our Safeguarding and Pastoral Team. As a Child Welfare Specialist, you will work with children and adolescents to provide emotional support and guidance. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate Diploma or Masters level in Counselling or Psychotherapy, specialising in working with children and adolescents.

The role involves providing one-to-one counselling services to students, supporting the school's Mental Health Lead, and coordinating in-school support from specialist mental health services. Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm, and purposeful climate for learning
  • Providing counselling services to students and staff
  • Coordinating in-school support from specialist mental health services
  • Delivering group sessions or workshops and supporting related whole-school initiatives


Requirements:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
  • A genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student
  • An unwavering determination and commitment to Ark's mission of providing excellence for students from all starting points and backgrounds
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Empathy, patience, reliability, and consistency
  • Flexibility, proactivity, and a willingness to change approaches when necessary
  • A high level of self-awareness and self-management in stressful situations
  • Resilience, motivation, and commitment to achieving excellence
  • Ability to be reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
  • Commitment to regular and ongoing professional development and training
  • Commitment to Ark's ethos of high expectations for every student in both academic achievement and personal development


About Us:
Ark Blake Academy is part of Ark, one of the UK's most successful school groups, with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country. By joining our team, you will become part of a collaborative and supportive community that values innovation and excellence. Benefits of joining Ark include:
  • A 5% higher salary than the main pay scale
  • Twice as many training days as standard
  • A generous pension scheme
  • Access to Ark Rewards, a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
  • Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 for season tickets or to buy a bicycle
  • Gym discounts offering up to 40% off membership
  • Access to our Employee Assistance programme, providing free confidential counselling, legal advice, and a range of support
  • Access to high-quality, regular professional development
  • Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network


To Apply:
Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting to complete an online application form. For more information about our school, please visit: www.arkblake.org. The ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role. All employees will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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