SCHOOL COUNSELLOR & THERAPIST VACANCY

Recruiting Counsellors/ Play Therapists / Creative Arts Therapists / Music Therapists 

A little about us 

Connect-Ed has over 35 years’ experience of providing professional counselling and therapy services on-site in schools. We provide outstanding services to approximately 70 primary, secondary and special schools across London and the South East offering a range of creative and talking therapies. Our overriding motivation is to make a positive difference to children’s lives, and we deliver a unique service which is tailored to each child’s individual needs. 

 

What we are looking for 

Over 90% of the children and young people who access our Connect-Ed services have shown a marked improvement in their emotional wellbeing. Do you want to be a part of this amazing work? We are currently looking to recruit creative, enthusiastic and motivated Counsellors / Play Therapists / Creative Arts Therapists / Music Therapists to fill the below vacancies: 

PRIMARY SCHOOLS 

  • Primary school in Harrow (HA5), two days per week
  • Primary school in Hillingdon (UB8), two days per week (maternity cover) 

 

Your qualifications and skills 

You will have: 

  • A qualification in Counselling, Play Therapy or a Creative Arts Therapy (we require at least a Level 5 qualification or above). 
  • Completed a minimum of 100 clinical hours. 
  • Experience of working with primary or secondary aged young people (whichever is relevant to the role being applied for). 
  • A good understanding of educational settings. 
  • Current membership of an appropriate professional body (BACP, BAPT, BADth, BAAT, BAMT etc.). 
  • Where applicable to your qualification/training, be HCPC registered or professionally accredited (or actively working towards accreditation). 

 

What you get in return 

We offer an excellent package including: 

  • Competitive salary. 
  • Generous employer pension contribution (up to 11%). 
  • Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme. 
  • Regular group and one-to-one clinical supervision. 
  • Regular line-management support. 
  • Continuing professional development opportunities. 
  • The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference! 

 

Salary 

£31,179 to £35,257 based on working five days (35 hours) per week. This is a term-time role (the full time equivalent is £36,434 to £41,199). The salary offered is dependent on experience. The salary will be paid pro rata in line with the number of days per week you are contracted to work. 

 

How to apply 

A full job description and application form can be found here:

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Application-Form  

To apply please complete our application form and email this, together with your CV to: recruitment@cathchild.org.uk 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11th October 2024, 9am
INTERVIEW DATES: TBC

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications feedback will not be provided for candidates who are not shortlisted. 

 

Further information 

Connect-Ed is the deliver arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS).  CCS is an inclusive employer and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture.  These posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made. 

Charity No. 210920 

For more information about our mental health services please visit www.ccsconnected.org.uk