Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Youth Counsellor and Wellbeing Officer to join our pastoral team at Sir John Nelthorpe School, starting in September 2025.


This is a vital role in supporting and promoting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our students. You will deliver a high-quality SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), nurture and counselling service, working with children and young people on a one-to-one and group basis. This role will suit someone with a strong background in mental health or counselling, with a passion for helping young people build resilience and cope with the challenges they face.


You will work closely with colleagues across the school and with external agencies to develop and deliver targeted support programmes. The ability to form strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and families is essential.


We are looking for someone who:

Has relevant qualifications and experience in counselling, mental health, or youth work Understands the emotional and developmental needs of young people Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Can work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and agencies Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
In return, we offer:

A supportive and inclusive school community A strong pastoral structure with committed staff Opportunities for professional development The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Please note: we do not accept CVs. Completed application forms must be submitted by Monday 7th July 2025 at 8:30am


If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mr S. Howe, Deputy Headteacher - admin@nelthorpe.org.uk or call 01652 656551


Join us at Sir John Nelthorpe School and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we serve.


Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.