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School Counsellor

The safe person every school needs

€28k–€50k High demand

School counsellors support students' emotional and mental health — providing a confidential space in an institution that often feels anything but safe, spotting crises before they escalate.

1Listening to a teenager say something they've never told anyone
2Flagging a safeguarding concern to the right person
3Running a group session on exam anxiety
4Coordinating with a student's parents and CAMHS team

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Counselling skillsSafeguardingAdolescent developmentMental health first aid

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Counselling skills
Safeguarding
Adolescent development
Mental health first aid
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