Overview
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Job location: Haberdashers’ Borough Academy, Southwark, London. The School Counsellor plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, mental health, and inclusion of students. Working at the heart of the pastoral team, the counsellor provides early intervention for pupils experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties. Through one-to-one and group sessions, they help students develop coping strategies, emotional resilience, and confidence. The role involves close collaboration with safeguarding, SEND, welfare, and attendance teams to identify students in need and coordinate appropriate support. The counsellor contributes to safeguarding reports, attends multi-agency meetings, and may lead home visits for students with persistent absence, ensuring no child is left behind. This is a deeply impactful position, central to the Academy’s commitment to nurturing kind, resilient, and aspirational young people in a safe and inclusive environment.
Equality And Diversity
We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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