About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are offering a student counsellor the opportunity to work in Ceredigion schools to gain clinical hours required to become fully qualified.

*All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP.

You will studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:

• Diploma in Counselling children and young people (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 – 12 months.
• Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology – if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.

You will join the team at an exciting time as we move forward in managing the counselling service in house. We have a friendly, lively and innovative Educational Psychologist and School Based Counselling Team who are committed to assisting the LEA in the achievement of increased inclusion and raising educational standards. Committed to the concept of inclusive education, you will have an understanding of the challenges facing education with increased needs relating to mental health and wellbeing and be a passionate supporter of high expectations and achievement for all pupils.

By joining us you will access:

• An appropriate induction period.
• Quality, dedicated administrative and IT support.
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements.
• Monthly supervision in accordance with BACP code of practice.
• Attendance of team meetings and peer supervision.
• Access to the council’s superannuation pension scheme.
• Access opportunities for further training and development.

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area in West Wales providing easy access to the Coastal paths and many scenic walks. It is also an area that is rich in culture and where the National Library of Wales is based along with Art centre.

As a Local Authority, we are committed to delivering improved safety and well-being outcomes for children, individuals and families and, in order to achieve that goal, we need to be confident that our workforce development, assessment and care planning are informed by evidence of innovative and best practice. Ceredigion will deliver sustainable and quality services using co-productive and collaborative methods with a clear focus on what matters to people’s safety and well-being. We are committed to working with children, individuals and families and with our partner agencies across all sectors so as to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

The Signs of Safety Practice Framework will underpin all aspects of service delivery across the corporate organisation. This will ensure that there is greater consistency and transparency in what individuals and families can expect from us across the continuum of need. The Signs of Safety Framework ensures there is emphasis on building individual, family and community strengths and robust assessment to identify clear goals, which will enable the organisation to deliver the right help at the right time to people in Ceredigion.

Job Description and Person Specification

Get in touch

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Meriel Evans: Meriel.evans@ceredigion.gov.uk.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.