Expression of Interest – School Counsellor

• Are you passionate about supporting the well-being of children and young people?
• Are you experienced in assessing and counselling Children and Young people?
• Come and join our amazing team, put your Expression of Interest in today!

About us:

As a Christian organization with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we exist to serve our community, enrich life and share the love of Jesus. Combining our resources and expertise enables us to work even more effectively to meet changing needs as we reach and serve more people at all stages of life.

About the role:

Anglicare are seeking School Counsellors to join our dynamic team in this rewarding and fulfilling role. You will be supporting and assisting school teams to better understand and manage student mental health issues with a view to improving student outcomes. You will be an integral part of a school’s pastoral care support and will provide counselling and group work with students, liaise with families, school staff and external agencies to maximize educational and wellbeing outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Ensure that counselling and groupwork is directed at enhancing the student’s capacity for achieving personal well-being and sustaining valued relationships by providing a professional and therapeutic counselling service, with focus on safety and well-being of children.
• Ensure that the best possible outcome for students is achieved through assessment, appropriate interventions, and by establishing strong network links within the local area in order to refer to relevant services for ongoing support.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with parent/carers and staff to identify support needs of the students.
• Ensure that the service is known amongst the school community and participate in local networks and relevant community activities as required.
• Maintain appropriate client documentation and statistical information to ensure that documentation meets organisational, legislative and funding requirements.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, Psychology or Counselling is essential
• Training and clinical experience in counselling children and young people
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Previous demonstrated experience in assessment and counselling
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Membership, of appropriate professional body (AASW, APS or organizations registered with PACFA)
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Ability to support and promote the Christian Mission and Values of Anglicare
• Valid Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt

If you genuinely care about people and share our vision, mission and values, we welcome your application to join us, as we work to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened.

To find out more about this opportunity, please email the recruitment team at [email protected] [link removed]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare – Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; closing date is subject to change without notice.