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| JOB PROFILE: RECRUIT RESILIENCE COUNSELLOR | |||
| Role: | Recruit Resilience Counsellor | Date profile last reviewed: | June 2026 |
| Name: MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE: | Reports to: | Ops Directorate, RAFBF | |
| The role holder will provide resilience and wellbeing support, including a confidential counselling service, to recruits at the Aviator Training Academy (AvTA) RAF Halton, advising and referring recruits to other support services and agencies as needed.TTo offer wellbeing and emotional support including one-to-one sessions for recruits struggling with anxiety, low mood, or stres and where capacity allows to offer these same services to staff. The person responsible shall work closely with other support services within AvTA staff,including the relevant Chain of Command and a range of existing welfare support provision personnel, helping shape and develop provision to best effect. I mportantly, they will work closely with RAFBF Operations Directorate to | |||
| ensure that where needed, Fund services are utilised and understood by recruits, staff and their families. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: | |||
| wellbeing and resilience. students. | Deliver 1-2-1 support and counselling to recruits dealing with a range of issues impacting their Work with other support teams within the AVTA to help promote a holistic system of support for | ||
| • Working with the RAF Benevolent Fund and AvTA, monitor and evaluate the service on a regular basis. Developing and maintaining a thorough and detailed understanding of Fund support services and support services provided by other military charities. Provide input to Fund and AvTA safeguarding policies and proces and assist staff when managing | |||
| safeguarding incidents. Maintain up to date, concise and confidential, electronic case notes and records in the format, style | |||
| and location(s) required by the Fund and AvTA. To work closely with RAFBF Operations Directorate to ensure that where needed, Fund services are utilised and understood by recruits, staff and their families. | |||
| COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE | ||
| Essential Desirable | ||
| Adhering to principles and values | Adapting and responding to change | |
| Writing and reporting | Creating and innovating | |
| Applying expertise and technology | Relating and networking | |
| Delivering results and meeting customer expectations | Following instructions and procedures | |
| Working with people | Coping with pressure and setbacks | |
| Learning and researching | Relating and networking | |
| Deciding and initiating action | ||
| QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE | ||
| Academic or Professional Qualifications (or equivalent): | ||
| Essential Relevant Level 5 or 6 Counselling Qualification | Desirable Evidence of Continuing Professional | |
| Professional Standards Authority accreditation | Development (CPD) | |
| Good general level of education | ||
| Knowledge/ Experience: Essential | Desirable | |
| At least 2 years' experience in a pastoral and counselling role | Knowledge of the needs of those in military service. | |
| Experience of supporting people to address their needs using assessment and case management. | Experience of developing organisational policy and processes. | |
| under 25. | Experience of working with young people aged | Demonstrable knowledge of social and welfare issues affecting the ex-Service community. Experience of gathering information and |
| delivery. | Experience and understanding of what it means to take a person-centered approach to service | presenting to groups of people. |
| Skills/Abilities: | Essential | Desirable |
| ● Other Requirements: | ||
| Enhanced DBS clearance Full driving licence and own vehicle required | ||
| Willingness to work flexible hours, outside of traditional office hours. This role will primarily cover work based at RAF Halton, with occasional travel to London and other RAF | ||
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| Signature | ||
| I confirm this job profile has been drawn up with my full involvement and accurately reflects the | ||
| responsibilities of the role. | ||
| Postholder's Signature: | NAME: | |
| Line Manager's Signature: | NAME: | |
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