Qualified Counsellor

Sedgemoor Manor School are recruiting for a Qualified Therapist Counsellor to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with other Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals providing support to students; reporting to the Therapy Manager.

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Aspris Education and Children's Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.

Sedgemoor Manor is a specialist day school for young people who have needs associated with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum/SPLD and are aged between 7 and 18 years. Our tailored approach means we are able to support young people with a wide range of learning difficulties. We accept that young people who are referred to us may have previously experienced a 'cycle of failure' and our aim is to have a transformational impact on their lives by them experiencing a 'culture of success'. We support all young people to achieve successful outcomes so that they can progress to experience fulfilling and rewarding lives.

• CBT experience or knowledge desirable
• Manage and co-ordinate own caseload and implement individual EHCP/treatment plans for counselling
• Have current BACP, UKCP or equivalent accrediting body membership
• Must complete CPD as required by their accrediting body each year
• Must attend regular supervision of at least 1 hour per half term
• Receive and respond promptly to new students undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise student need. Planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis
• Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each students progress and complete Annual Review paperwork when required
• Maintain and develop close working relationships with school, teaching and support staff
• Ensure clinical practice is in line with school policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
• Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the schools therapy services in line with personal and school targets
• Maintains effective communication links with students, patients, relatives, carers, and stakeholders
• Undertake training for school staff in line with EHCP requirementspython\s javascriptjulia