Part-Time School Counsellor (Yishun)

Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling interventions to secondary school students to address personal, social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students to foster trust and engagement
• Support teachers’ professional growth by sharing counselling insights and strategies when required
• Train and equip student peer supporters with knowledge of adolescent issues to enhance their support capabilities
• Guide peer supporters in recognizing students needing additional counselling assistance
• Facilitate discussions on topics such as online bullying, stress management, and relationship skills to promote student well-being
• Refer students requiring further or specialized support to the designated school counsellor for follow-up
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and related documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the school to support student welfare and school objectives

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or related Social Science discipline
• Minimum 3 years of counselling experience with youths aged 12 to 18 in schools, residential homes, or community centres
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with youths while maintaining professional boundaries
• Capacity to remain calm, empathetic, and patient during high-stress or confrontational situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Commitment to the full contract period and specified working schedule

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience supporting students requiring sustained follow-up and ongoing counselling support
• Resilience and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within the school environment

Other Information

• Work Location: Yishun
• Contract Period: 1 January 2027 to 29 October 2027
• Working Days: Tuesday to Thursday
• Working Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm, including a 1-hour lunch break
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Candidates must submit an updated resume detailing counselling experience, qualifications, and availability

Summer Phua Mei Xuan | R1110984| Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd| UEN: 198500164K | EA Licence No.: 91C2918

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.