School Counsellor - Wellingborough Tradewind Recruitment Are you a compassionate, proactive, and student-focused professional looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to join a welcoming secondary school in the Wellingborough area. Position Details Role: School Counsellor Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Contract: Full-time (part-time considered) Start Date: ASAP or from the next term Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role You'll provide emotional, social, and mental-health support to students who may be facing personal, academic, or family-related challenges. Working closely with pastoral leaders and safeguarding teams, you will help ensure students feel supported, heard, and equipped to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Key Responsibilities Deliver one-to-one counselling sessions to students Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding procedures Advise teaching and support staff on student wellbeing needs Contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives Liaise with external agencies when appropriate Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment About You We're looking for someone who is: A qualified counsellor (Level 4 or above) Experienced working with children or young people Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection Empathetic, patient, and able to build trust A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills BACP/UKCP registration is highly desirable. Why Work With Tradewind Recruitment? A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement Free CPD via our partnership with The National College Access to over 2,500 training courses Competitive pay and weekly payroll A supportive, friendly team committed to your professional development How to Apply If you're passionate about promoting student wellbeing and want to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to Tradewind Recruitment or contact us to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.