Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society: RCN 1000661

BCCS

Job description – in school counsellor

Job Title:

Counsellor

Part-Time: up to 3 days p/w.
Term time only

Area:

London and surrounding areas

Reports To:  Director, BCCS

Catherine Callaghan, Head of School Services and Clinical Development

Our team here at BCCS needs an appropriately qualified Child and Adolescent therapist/Play
Therapist/Art Psychotherapist to join our team. The successful candidate will divide their time
equally between administrative tasks and providing students with guidance and support.  They
will offer therapy to students in schools within the London area and will have experience of
working within the school setting in this capacity.

You must hold a full driving licence (have access to a car) and be IT competent.

Purpose of Job:

  To provide therapy to children/ young people and their families, working in a way
that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.  You will
engage directly with children/young people in schools and will, where appropriate,
undertake work with parents.

  To ensure the promotion and maintenance of professional standards in services for

children/families and schools.

  To work closely with schools and, in particular, to demonstrate a deep understanding
and practical understanding of the values, ethos and sensibilities of Catholic schools.

Main Accountabilities:

  To plan, organise and manage a case load of children/young people referred through

the schools.

  To respond effectively and flexibly to referrals from the schools or referrals sent

directly to the society.

  To complete initial and ongoing assessments and reviews to determine the nature of

the provision of service to children, young people and families.

  To work closely with nominated school personnel sharing information in the best

interests of the child and his/her family.

  To offer consultation and advice to school personnel on issues affecting

children/young people and their families.

  To work with the school on safeguarding issues involving the statutory services as

necessary and attending professional meetings as required.

  To maintain casework records, provide monthly statistics and to complete reports in

line with the Society’s policies.

  To carry out any other appropriate duties that may be required, which are

commensurate with the post.