Mental Health Counsellor and Wellbeing Support

Mental Health Counsellor and Wellbeing Support

Salary Scale: 5 SP12-15 (20 hours-36 hours per week) open to discussion

Salary depends on hours 

Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Required: ASAP

Based in Tooting, SW London

Ernest Bevin College, whose students are aged between 11-19, is a vibrant and a truly inclusive all boys college with a mixed sixth form.  Based in Tooting, South West London, our college takes pride in having an exceptional level of pastoral care where all staff are dedicated to giving each and every student both a quality learning experience and the life skills that opens doors to any career path they wish to tread in the future.

Our students, governors and staff are now seeking a qualified and committed Mental Health Counsellor and Wellbeing Support. This role will be assisted by our Pastoral teams and Senior Leaders and will report to the Directors of Learning.

A key part of this role involves counselling students for a range of social, emotional and mental health issues and providing students with a safe and non-judgemental way to voice their concerns or worries. As well as work with the pastoral teams (Directors of Learning and Head of Years) to support students on a range of wellbeing and mental health issues that may arise.

We feel fortunate that the college is based in a diverse, vibrant and social community which has an excellent variety of transport links and this makes us easily accessible.  Staff also benefit from our onsite facilities such as a swimming pool and fitness studio which can be used outside of the college day.

Should you feel you have the attributes we are looking for, we would very much look forward to hearing from you.  

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the college website. https://ernestbevin.london 

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@ernestbevin.london 

Closing date: Monday 24th January 2022– 12.00 noon

Interviews: We reserve the right to interview before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Ernest Bevin College, Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF

Tel: 020 8672 8582 

Web: ernestbevin.london