Clifton: a Community Arts School

CLIFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Person Specification

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a DBS check

Post: School Counsellor Band: G

Personal Skills Essential Desirable Method of Shortlisting Characteristics Assessmen Criteria t (Tick below) (List Code below) 1. Qualifications and Professional Development a) Professional qualification in  AF  counselling or psychotherapy (minimum Diploma standard) b) Further professional AF qualifications   c) Range of relevant CPD related to counselling  AF 

2. Knowledge a) An understanding of the  developmental, emotional, AF, R  social and educational issues of children and young people b) An awareness of range of needs of people from diverse AF, I ethnic, cultural and social  backgrounds c) Knowledge of local mental   health and CAMHS Service AF, I 3. Experience a) Minimum of 2 years post  AF  qualification experience b) Minimum of 1 years   AF experience of working with children and young people   c) Experience of facilitating AF, I groups

  d) Experience of working as part AF, I of a multi-disciplinary team

 e) Experience of on-going clinical AF, I practice

3. People and Relationships

I, R a) Able to relate to all students in  a positive and constructive way and inspire them to achieve their personal potential b) The ability to earn the respect  R of staff, governors, parents and peer professionals c) A commitment to equality and AF opportunity in a modern, multi-   cultural society d) Possess integrity, drive, I, R resilience and a well-developed  sense of proportion and humour

4. Communication and skills a) Possess excellent written and verbal communication  AF, I  skills b) The ability to communicate  the school’s values to the AF, I local community and engage the community in the work of the school c) The ability to build constructive relationships I, R  with peer professionals, other educational and service organisations d) Ability to work independently, manage own caseload and  I, R use initiative e) Ability to work under pressure  I, R f) An interest in on-going professional development  I g) Patience, tolerance and sensitivity  I, R

5. Personal Circumstances a) A criminal check at the DBS enhanced level 

6. Physical Requirements

a) No serious health problem I, R which is likely to impact  upon job performance (that is, one which cannot be accommodated by reasonable adjustments)

b) Good sickness/attendance  I, R record in current employment, (not including absences resulting from disability)

Key to abbreviations:

AF Application Form

R References

I Interview

CQ Certificate of Qualification

OT Occupational Testing (This method of assessment is optional but if used it may be at the shortlisting or interview stage – candidates will be informed)

DBS Disclosure Barring Service

This specification has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy.

We undertake to make any ‘reasonable adjustments’ to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may have. Disabled candidates who meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.