Academy Counsellor - Arnold, United Kingdom - Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

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Arnold, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Post Title:
Academy Counsellor

Location:
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

Salary/Pay Range:
NJC1- NJC16 £13,795 - £14,767 _
(depending on experience and qualifications)_

Hours of work:
_
Part Time, Term Time Only, 22.5 hours per week (3 days), Permanent._

Reporting to:
SENCo and Safeguarding Vice Principal

Purpose of Role

Nature and Scope

Support the mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and staff, alleviating safeguarding concerns, keeping children safe and supporting a resilient, happy and healthy workforce.

Relationships

The post holder will be responsible to the Principal in all matters, the Vice Principal for Behaviour/Attitudes and safeguarding for line management and will be required to work with a range of middle leaders, including pastoral and safeguarding leaders.

The post holder will also interact on a professional level with colleagues and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with them.

The post holder will be responsible for leading counselling services across the Academy and will also work with external support services in coordinating care, guidance and support for identified children and staff

Safeguarding

The postholder will be expected to uphold the Academy's policies in respect of Safeguarding and Child Protection and ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties.

The nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate.

Specific responsibilities include:

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the principal duties of the post. They are meant to provide a working framework within which the post holder should exercise initiative, flexibility, and accountability.

This list is not meant to provide a narrow definition of specific responsibilities but to serve as guidance and should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive.

To support Academy improvement priorities (in particular) in behaviour, attitudes, personal development and safeguarding
Lead on providing counselling services to identified students and staff
Promote safety and welfare of all students through providing bespoke and relevant support to those identified with additional needs
Keep formal records of support provided on a confidential basis
Contribute to the personal development programme through guidance.
Make appropriate referrals to Pastoral Support staff/safeguarding team as and when required.
Liaise with Academy leaders and other relevant staff including pastoral staff the Alternative Provision Team on the daytoday care of students to identify those who may require additional support, following and analysing trends/patterns.
Facilitate discussions with students about their wellbeing and welfare
Liaise with parents and carers as required for consent to facilitate counselling services
Work with identified staff providing counselling to support those with additional needs as part of wider provision in the Employee Assistance Programme

Academic

Support greater engagement in academic studies due to positive impact in support for wellbeing and welfare

Other Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with a range of teams in The Academy and external services/organisations
Communicate effectively with parents and carers
Have an ambitious vision for the Academy and set high standards for quality and performance, always demonstrating high expectations and ambition for all students.
Demonstrate clear judgment and effective leadership regarding Academy Evaluation and Improvement Strategies promoting improvements for all students in the context of the organisation.
Ensure all students receive effective support through group and individual support as appropriate.
Foster good working relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.

This job description is not a comprehensive statement of responsibilities and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the Academy in relation to the post holder's professional responsibilities and duties.

Other duties

General

Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role.
Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular IT, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.
Participate in the Trust Professional Performance Review process and undertake professional development as required.
Adhere to all internal and external deadlines.
Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academ