School Counsellor; Borough Council

Overview

28 hours per week. Fixed Term up to 31 March 2026. Term Time. We are seeking a qualified counsellor to work with children and young people within Bridgend County Borough community and school venues. The counsellor will require an in‑depth knowledge of evidenced based approaches to improving emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Bridgend. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for children and young people facing multiple and complex difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence‑based practice with children and families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you. For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Megan Apsee, Education Engagement Team, Education, Early Years and Young People on  The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026. Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

• Work with children and young people within Bridgend County Borough community and school venues.
• Apply evidence‑based approaches to improve emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
• Develop and innovate practice in collaboration with families and services.

• Qualified counsellor with an in‑depth knowledge of evidence‑based approaches for children and young people.
• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement.
• Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List is a requirement.
• Valid driving licence is a requirement.
• The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Megan Apsee, Education Engagement Team, Education, Early Years and Young People on

Closing Date: 11 February 2026. Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council