School Counsellor – Benfield School, Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor to support the mental health and well-being of pupils through counseling to further contribute to the welfare and pastoral care offered within Benfield School.

The mental health needs of pupils are central to our common purpose and our trust values of being aspirational and responsible.

This new role will focus on supporting pupils identified as having highest need using a range of therapeutic skills.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who can inspire and influence and who:

• Has a successful track record of counseling young people in an educational setting.
• Can work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and community support groups to improve outcomes for our young people.
• Can work within a CYP Counselling competence framework, acting as a champion for mental well-being across our school.