Relief Counsellor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - CrossReach
Description
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In our new Confidential Conversations Counselling Service we bring our counselling expertise into workplaces across the public and private sectors, to further and higher education colleges and to universities. It is a vital service helping professionals and students to strengthen and manage their wellbeing and mental health.
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Counselling is delivered face to face and online. We offer short term counselling up to 6 sessions and longer term counselling up to 15 sessions.
To do this role you will need to be qualified at Diploma level in Counselling/Art Therapy and ideally hold a qualification in Training and Clinical Supervision.
You will also need to be a strong self motivator, be able to work to a broad remit where priorities can change on a daily basis and be interested in flexible working.
There is also the potential of moving to a fixed term or permanent contract in the future.Main Function
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Working within CrossReach Counselling Services, you will work as part of a holistic team to deliver a service that ensures that the needs of our clients are fully met.
You will be expected to assist in the development of a high quality counselling, therapy and support service, work to the highest professional standards and ensure that the aims and objectives of CrossReach Counselling Services are met.
You will promote a therapeutic environment and ensure that our services reflect CrossReach's Christian ethos and mission statement.Main Duties
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- Provide therapeutic counselling to clients using an appropriate and recognised theoretical model.
- Hold professional clinical responsibility of own case load from initial referral to end of therapy and evaluation.
- Maintain accurate therapeutic records using CrossReach Counselling approved systems and processes.
- Liaise effectively with your Clinical and Business Support team.
- Attend and effectively contribute to both clinical and management supervision.
- Maintain CrossReach standards and be compliant with the relevant legislative, ethical policy and procedural requirements, especially in relation to Child and Adult Safeguarding and Protection and Data Protection legislation.
- Liaise with other professionals around safeguarding issues for adults and children.
- Together with the service manager, maintain and monitor standards required for COSCA Service Recognition and work within the professional ethical frameworks laid down by eg COSCA and BACP/BAAT etc.
- Commit to Continuing Professional Development, including reading uptodate literature and research on relevant therapeutic and related topics in line with professional body requirements.
- Support continuous improvement to meet service objectives, by reflecting on challenges, sharing successful outcomes and learning that has taken place.
- Maintain own PSA/HPC registration.
- As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith.
Qualifications
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Essential
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- Diploma in Counselling or other relevant qualification eg Art Therapy
- PSA/HPC registered
Desirable
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- ACTO approved online counselling qualification or evidence that you meet the BACP online competencies
- If working with CYP
- A recognised qualification in CYP Counselling or evidence that you meet the BACP/COSCA CYP competencies
Personal
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As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.
Skills and Abilities
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Essential
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- Significant post qualifying practice hours
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet
- Ability to use supervision and supports effectively. Have a strong awareness of own emotions, with responsibility for and commitment to ensuring own selfcare
- Ability to manage own workload
Desirable
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- Previous experience of working in the Social Work, Health, Education or Voluntary Sector
- Experience in working with staff and volunteers
- Experience of being able to work across a multidisciplinary team
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