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- Individual Counselling: Provide one-on-one sessions for scholars dealing with emotional distress, academic pressures, behavioural issues, and family challenges. Develop personalised counselling plans to address each scholar’s unique needs, fostering emotional resilience and academic success.
- Group Counselling: Lead group sessions that focus on building essential life skills such as conflict resolution, stress management, peer relationships, and effective study habits. Create a supportive peer environment to encourage collaboration and empathy among scholars.
- Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate intervention for scholars in crisis (e.g., trauma, mental health breakdowns, or family emergencies). Work with school leaders and external agencies to ensure that scholars receive the care they need and a safe return to their academic routines.
- Academic Support: Collaborate with teachers and parents to identify scholars facing academic challenges, especially those impacted by emotional or social issues. Help develop strategies for managing academic stress, improving focus, and creating better study habits to enhance academic performance.
- Preventive Programs: Develop and implement school-wide programs aimed at preventing issues like bullying, stress, substance abuse, and poor mental health. Lead workshops and initiatives that promote positive behaviours, mental health awareness, and emotional resilience across the school community.
- Advocacy and Referral: Serve as an advocate for scholars’ well-being within the school environment, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met. Liaise with external service providers to connect scholars with mental health services, family support, or other necessary resources.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain confidential and accurate records of counselling sessions, interventions, and scholar progress. Prepare reports for school leadership and parents to track scholars' development and ongoing needs.
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Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:- Education: NQF Level 8 (post-graduate diploma or honours) qualification in Social Work.
- Professional Registration: South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of counselling experience in a primary school setting, with expertise in supporting scholars’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
- Skills: Strong counselling skills with experience in crisis intervention, child development, and academic support. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with scholars, parents, and staff.
- Languages: Speak, Write and Understand English. Speak and understand a minimum of four (4) South African languages.
- Grit:? Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence:? A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools' mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Benefits
SPARK offers:- Fair market-linked remuneration
- Performance-based annual bonuses and increases
- Above average/good annual leave
- Life, disability and funeral cover
- Employee wellness support
- Educational support & study leave
- Individualised professional development, support and mentorship
- Employee discount on school fees
- Opportunities for career growth
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