School Counsellor

A British International School in Abu Dhabi requires a counsellor to work with primary age students. The role is commencing late August.

Job Description

To provide a confidential counselling service to primary age pupils and staff at a British International School in Abu Dhabi.

1. Provide a supportive relationship to primary age children.
2. Provide a safe environment where a child can improve social skills, self-awareness, and learning capacity.
3. Enhance the overall emotional health and mental wellbeing of the child.
4. Provide one-to-one sessions, responding to personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns.
5. Maintain a caring and supportive environment where concerns may be explored, promoting the mental and emotional health of students.
6. Provide confidentiality (except in circumstances, in line with BACP practice, where this should be breached).
7. Uphold best practice as described by BACP guidelines.
8. Be responsible for your own Professional Development, maintaining and updating knowledge and awareness through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
9. Liaise with staff members, where appropriate and with pupil’s/parents' consent.
10. Keep student records and ensure these are kept secure.
11. Be alert to patterns of problems and be willing to identify causes and recommend corrective action.
12. Play an active role in safeguarding children.
13. Keep up to date with changes and developments in the field of counselling and education and the impact on the delivery of counselling.

Person Specification

1. Post-graduate Diploma or Masters level in Counselling or Psychotherapy.
2. BACP Accreditation.
3. A degree of post-qualification experience.
4. Experience working with children.
5. Ability to work independently, manage own caseload, and use initiative.

Package

1. Tax Free Salary.
2. Accommodation.
3. Flights.
4. Medical Cover.
5. Free Education for 2 children.

Please apply today with an up-to-date CV.