Part Time Student Counsellor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - direction

Description

As we expand our work at
direction, we are looking for a Student Counsellor to join our friendly team in Edinburgh, on a part time basis.

• Currently studying for a Diploma, Degree or Post Graduate qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
• Working towards being a member of BACP and/or COSCA, working within these professional body's ethical practice, confidential framework and recognised standards.
• High ethical standards of practice.
• Excellent standard of verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to carry out all work with a friendly, professional, and ethical approach.
• Provide evidence of supervision, continuous professional development, and course attendance.
• Possess own Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• The ability to work well on your own with minimum supervision, using personal initiative.
• Disciplined, organised and thorough, with an attention to detail.
• A commitment to providing excellent client care.
• A willingness to contribute to the development of a useful learning environment for self and others.
• Be computer literate, proficient with online booking systems and online client appointments.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• Key Responsibilities of this role:_
• Provide counselling/psychotherapy services for individuals face to face in Edinburgh, online via TEAMS/Zoom or via telephone.
• Be available for at least 3hrs per week and for 2 of these hours to take place in one evening per week.
• Be able to travel to Edinburgh City Centre for FacetoFace sessions.
• Ensure all client contact and personal details are obtained and stored in line with GDPR regulations and our company data protection policy.
• Accurately record necessary session notes for each client/organisation.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with other direction team members.

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Flexitime

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday