School Based Counsellor (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17548_CBC |
Summary
School Based Counsellor (Fixed Term)
Job description
28 hours per week
Term Time
2 x positions available
Fixed Term up to 31 March 2026
We are seeking a qualified counsellor to work with children and young people within Bridgend County Borough school venues. The counsellor will require an in-depth knowledge of evidenced-based approaches to improving emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Bridgend. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for children and young people facing multiple and complex difficulties.
This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence-based practice with children and families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Megan Apsee, Pupil Support Services Manager, Early Years and Young People on 01656 642407.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 16 June 2025
Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
28 hours per week
Term Time
2 x positions available
Fixed Term up to 31 March 2026
We are seeking a qualified counsellor to work with children and young people within Bridgend County Borough school venues. The counsellor will require an in-depth knowledge of evidenced-based approaches to improving emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Bridgend. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for children and young people facing multiple and complex difficulties.
This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence-based practice with children and families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Megan Apsee, Pupil Support Services Manager, Early Years and Young People on 01656 642407.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 16 June 2025
Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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