Student Counsellor

Clifton college is in an exciting stage of growing and developing our Wellbeing offering to our students, we are now seeking a qualified, registered counsellor with experience of working with children and young people to join the team and be a key part of this journey.

As one of our student counsellors you will be working in a supportive team of therapists offering one to one support and small group work to our students, liaising where needed systemically with staff members and families to ensure the best outcomes. 

Based in the Health and Wellbeing centre in our beautiful grounds, we have inviting and confidential spaces lending themselves to both talking and creative therapies. 

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week), term-time only contract fixed for 1 year.

Closing date: 29th August 2024

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

 All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.