Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
If so, then The Spark’s School Services Open Day is the perfect opportunity for you to explore a fulfilling career supporting children and young people in educational settings.
Join us for an in-person event where you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of who we are, the roles we offer within our school services, and what a typical day might look like for you.
The day is suitable for qualified CYP counsellors wishing to explore new opportunities, as well as for individuals trained in COSCA skills who have an interest in working with children or are looking to gain experience as groupwork facilitators.
Information and job application packs will be given to you at the end of the event.
In-Person Event
Date: Thursday 31 July 2025
Time: 9.30am – 2.15pm
Location: 100 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6DH
Registration closes 12 noon Wednesday 30 July
Programme of Events
| 09:30 | Registration with tea, coffee and pastries |
| 10:00 | Introductions |
| 10:15 | Presentations: – Introduction to The Spark – Schools service: who we are, job roles and what they entail – Recruitment process overview – Overview of clinical service: safeguarding and supervision |
| 12:00 | Networking lunch with sandwiches, cakes and refreshments |
| 12.30 | A day in the life of school’s counsellor and a groupwork facilitator |
| 13:15 | Facilitating groupwork This workshop features a representative sample of our group-based learning activities, showcasing our approach to effective facilitation. |
| 14:00 | Q&A session |
