Volunteer Staff Counsellor
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- October/November 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2019
Job overview
Role overview
Counselling aims to provide clients with insight, tools and reflective thinking allowing clients a deeper self-understanding and enabling them to better manage their mental health and wellbeing. We work in an integrative way. Central to the school’s counselling approach are the person-centred principles of empathy, congruency and an unconditional positive regard. We recognise that working in the land of interpersonal relationships is complex and layered with boundaries, however we model patience, compassion and humility. We are honest and we always work with the client’s best interests at the heart of our work.
Person Specification
It is essential for the successful applicant to:
- Be either a trainee counsellor in the final year of a recognised theoretical model of counselling OR a qualified counsellor at diploma level or above
- Be competent in using a theoretical model of counselling in sessions with clients
- Demonstrate experience of supporting vulnerable people in a professional capacity
- Manage case-load, core-monitoring and evaluation
- Demonstrate a non-judgemental, congruent and respectful approach
Although not essential, it would be advantageous to have training, or experience in:
- Working with adults effected by mental health issues
- Working in education settings
- Short-term therapy, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness
Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a non-Teaching Post
The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Applications will be processed on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than 30 September 2019, with interviews likely to be held on Tuesday 15 October.
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About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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