Onsite College Counsellor

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About the role

  • School Counsellor promoting student success in College section at Reddam House Umhlanga. Providing preventive services and supporting students in crisis through a comprehensive counselling programme.

Responsibilities

  • Establish the school counselling program and develop activities/resources to implement and evaluate it.
  • Identify students needing help with life issues and provide individual/group counselling for remedial needs.
  • Assist teachers with educational placement using assessment strategies.
  • Support students in crisis and maintain appropriate records.
  • May teach Life Orientation and English.
  • Liaise with external medical/welfare professionals.
  • Ensure the school’s Wellbeing Programme is immersed in culture (e.g., small groups like bullying workshops; parent sessions on resilience).
  • Consult/collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources; implement referrals/follow-ups.
  • Monitor academic performance, behaviour, and attendance; assist interventions.
  • Work with SENCO on pastoral meetings, minutes, and follow-ups.
  • Contribute to staff development and address large groups (students/staff/parents).

Requirements

  • An appropriate university qualification in education/counselling, plus Health Professional Qualification/Status from a recognized institution.
  • 5 years’ experience in a similar position, including work with adolescents/families, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis intervention.
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Children’s Act 58 of 2005).
  • A clear criminal record (essential).
  • Ability to be a role model and reflect on own practice.
  • Strong planning, organising, reporting, time management, and administration skills (fully computer literate).
  • Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills with team orientation.
  • Confidence building relationships across diverse backgrounds; networking with community professionals.

Benefits

  • Secure, relaxed, and self-disciplined community

Job title

College Counsellor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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