School Based Counsellor

Salary: £34,834 - £37,336 per annum (G07)

Work base: Coed Pella - Working within various schools

You will be joining a well-established, skilled and supportive team who are committed to the wellbeing of all young people in Conwy.

We are currently a team of nine school based counsellors with skills and interest in a range of counselling approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, play therapy and person centred approaches.

We offer counselling services to all Conwy Secondary and Primary Schools.

We are looking for a motivated, knowledgeable and skilled counsellor who is interested in working across the full age range, and who can bring their interests and particular skills to the team to enhance and build on the existing Service.

DBS is required for this role

If you are a qualified counsellor or therapist with experience of working with young people, and a commitment to working as part of a flexible and dynamic team, then please contact Hafwen Evans (01492 577876) for an informal discussion.

Manager details for informal discussion: Hafwen Evans, School Based Counsellor/Co-ordinator (01492577876,hafwen.evans@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh in order to conduct a simple conversation in Welsh with young people is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats.

Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.