School Counsellor- Social and Emotional - Aldar Education AY 26/27

Overview

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work
• Bachelor of Counselling
• Bachelor of Psychology – with subsequent post graduate counselling qualfiications
• DOH Approval
• Bilingual proficiency (spoken and written) required

Minimum Experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Appropriate license to carryout student counselling
• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrable organizational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Main Duties

• Help students enhance personal, social, and academic growth and wellbeing
• Monitor the progress of individual students and provide necessary interventions.
• Communicate with parents to discuss student behaviour or support needs
• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying
• Assist students in understanding and managing social, behaviour, and personal problems
• Deliver therapeutic intervention based on the need of the individuals and provide referral to external services as needed
• Focus on preventative and developmental counseling to equip students with essential skills in personal, social and academic growth.
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team
• Work closely with the Inclusion Team

Specific Duties

• Support individual and group sessions on social, emotional and development issues.
• Provide culturally sensitive therapies, considering cultural influences on adolescent development.
• Monitor students who may be at risk in regards to social and emotional issues and in consultation with the CPC and/or Head of Inclusion,, make appropriate referrals for interventions outside of school in consultation with parents.
• Promote wellbeing of students via whole school and community awareness initiatives.
• Work closely with the pastoral team and safeguarding leads to promote the safety and happiness of students..
• **Emotional Support:** Help individuals navigate personal challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma.
• **Social Skills Development:** Teach communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• **Behavioral Guidance:** Assist students in managing emotions, self-regulation, and impulse control.
• **Mental Health Awareness:** Identify signs of mental health concerns and provide referrals if necessary.
• **Crisis Intervention:** Offer immediate support during emotional crises or conflicts.
• C **ollaboration:** Work with teachers, parents, employers, and social workers to create supportive environments.