<p> CLIFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL</p><p>Person Specification</p><p>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</p><p>Post: School Counsellor Band: G</p><p>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 </p><p>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</p><p>  d) Experience of working as part AF, I of a multi-disciplinary team</p><p> e) Experience of on-going clinical AF, I practice </p><p>3. People and Relationships</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>5. Personal Circumstances a) A criminal check at the DBS enhanced level </p><p>6. Physical Requirements</p><p> 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)</p><p> b) Good sickness/attendance  I, R record in current employment, (not including absences resulting from disability)</p><p>Key to abbreviations:</p><p>AF Application Form</p><p>R References</p><p>I Interview</p><p>CQ Certificate of Qualification</p><p>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)</p><p>DBS Disclosure Barring Service</p><p>This specification has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy.</p><p>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.</p>