Specialist Counsellor
The Grange Therapeutic School
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,000-21,000 dependent on experience (actual salary)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2019
Job overview
Specialist Counsellor
3 Days per Week
Term-Time only + Inset Days
The Grange Therapeutic School seeks an additional specialist therapist for three days a week to join the in-house therapy team. Your skill set could include specialisms such as counselling, psychotherapy, movement based, music or art therapy. You will provide therapy for a caseload of children and young people within the school.
The Grange is a specialist independent school which provides education, residential care and therapy for young people aged 8-18 with multiple and complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Our comprehensive programme of tailored therapy is a fundamental element of the support which we provide.
You will need:
- Degree level (or higher) qualification as a therapist
- Training and experience in working with children and young people
- An understanding of child development
- Familiarity with special educational needs
- Awareness of mental health needs of children and young people
- To operate within the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions of BACP or similar recognised professional association
This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism
The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About The Grange Therapeutic School
- The Grange Therapeutic School
- 15-17 Somerby Road, Knossington
- Leicestershire
- LE15 8LY
- United Kingdom
In its stunning country setting The Grange day and 38 week residential school offers a holistic therapeutic approach in its teaching and environment.
Small class sizes and an onsite therapy team help pupils re-engage in education through traditional learning opportunities alongside numerous off site vocational options and accredited activities which develop the boys’ confidence & social skills, improving their potential to move on to a meaningful adult life.
The individual curriculum is extended to well resourced primary classes where pupils are also encouraged through a nurturing approach in lessons and during play activities.
Primary and secondary schools are just a short walk from each other and set close to the two small and homely boarding houses which offer outstanding wraparound care for the school’s weekly boarders.
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