We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, qualified counsellor to join our Counselling Team
The Counselling Service at Scarborough Sixth Form College is a well-established resource that fosters strong collaborative relationships with college staff. Our service not only provides consultations and guidance for staff seeking support for their students but also offers therapeutic services for staff members themselves.
The Counselling Service comprises of a Lead Counsellor (who is responsible for the running of the service and for supporting and managing team members) and trainee counsellors on placement.
The counselling service adheres closely to the BACP ethical framework and all counsellors are required to have 1.5 hours of clinical supervision (external supervisors) a month. Continuing professional development is expected and encouraged.
This small team works closely to provide the best service possible to students and staff, by all members contributing to continually evolving best practice and by monitoring client feedback. The counselling undertaken is mainly short-term and so applicants should be confident in, and be able to evidence experience of, appropriate approaches/models. The work is sometimes demanding but very rewarding.
The successful candidate will be appointed within points 11 - 14 of the College’s Support Staff salary structure, currently £26,097 - £28,549 for full time. Actual salary will be pro-rata to the hours and weeks worked. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employment is on a permanent, term time only basis, working 20 hours per week, commencing as soon as the successful candidate is available following recruitment and safeguarding checks.
For further information please see separate documents; Additional Information, Job Description and Person Specification.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To meet our safeguarding obligations:
· Applicants are required to submit a completed Declaration Form with their application
· Referees are asked if they are aware of any child protection allegations or issues
· All appointments are subject to verification of qualifications, medical clearance, satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
· Applicants who have worked abroad or lived abroad may also be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct for the Country they have resided in.
How to Apply:
Please download an application pack from https://s6f.org.uk/staff-vacancies/ and return completed forms to recruitment@s6f.org.uk. If you would prefer a paper application pack, please contact Alexene Nellist, HR & Finance Officer, at the above email address or telephone on 01723 380748.
Please ensure you use the Supporting Information Section of the Application Form to explain how your skills, experience and attributes make you suitable for the post. Please do not include a C.V.
Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 3rd November 2024
Interviews are provisionally arranged for week commencing 11th November 2024 (subject to change)
If you would prefer a paper application pack, please contact Alexene Nellist, recruitment@s6f.org.uk or telephone on 01723 380748.
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