Social Emotional Counsellor (Grade 9-12)

• Provide individual counselling to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or academic challenges
• Facilitate small group counselling sessions addressing issues such as friendships, emotional regulation, resilience, and stress management
• Support students during transitions between school programmes
• Provide crisis intervention when required

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Design and support the implementation of Social Emotional Learning programmes
• Deliver wellbeing sessions or workshops for students
• Promote development of skills such as:
  
  • emotional awareness
  • empathy
  • communication
  • conflict resolution
  • self-management
  • resilience

Collaboration with Teachers

• Work closely with teachers to support student wellbeing in the classroom
• Provide strategies for managing behavioural and emotional concerns
• Participate in student support meetings and case discussions

Parent Partnership

• Communicate with parents regarding student wellbeing concerns
• Provide guidance and support for families
• Conduct parent workshops or information sessions on wellbeing topics

Safeguarding and Student Protection

• Follow school safeguarding and child protection policies
• Identify and report student welfare concerns appropriately
• Maintain confidential and accurate records

Wellbeing Initiatives

• Support the development of school-wide wellbeing programmes
• Contribute to wellbeing events, campaigns, and awareness activities
• Promote a positive and inclusive school climate

Collaboration with Wellbeing Team:
The Social Emotional Counsellor works closely with:

• Head of Wellbeing
• Special Educators
• Programme Coordinators
• Teachers
• School Leadership
• External professionals when required

2. Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential counselling records
• Participate in wellbeing team meetings
• Contribute to school policies related to wellbeing and inclusion
• Engage in continuous professional development related to student mental health and counselling practices

3. Qualifications

• Master s degree in Psychology / Counselling / School Counselling / Child Development
• Professional counselling training
• Experience working with children or adolescents

4. Skills and Competencies

• Strong counselling and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

5. Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and approachable
• Reflective practitioner
• Collaborative team member
• Strong ethical standards
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion