Counsellor - Children & Young People - Sandwell, United Kingdom - Relate Birmingham

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We are looking for qualified counsellors with relevant experience to join our Time for You team to support our service in the Sandwell and Dudley area delivering both contract and self-referral work.

You will provide one-to-one counselling and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 7-18 who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including emotional distress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, as well as the effects of family change, bereavement, bullying and online life.

The age of the client group will be dependent on your qualifications, training and experience.

Roles are for 20 or 25 hours per week (usually over 3 or 4 days).

The working pattern will be negotiated but will include a combination of day, after school, early evening and/or Saturday morning working.

Supervision and a monthly development group must be attended and you will also have access to online training, CPD and an out of hours' practice helpline.


Work will be a mix of face to face and remote working and initially may be home based with sessions delivered by webcam or phone.

This will be discussed with each potholder individually.

Face-to-face sessions will be at our base in Oldbury or within community or school settings in the Sandwell or Dudley area, as agreed.


Salary:
£27,000 pa pro rata

20 or 25 hours per week
4 posts
Immediate start available

To discuss the role, contact Ruth Levesley


Closing date:1.00pm Thursday 7 September 2023.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for all posts.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week


Salary:
£27,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a recognised counselling qualification at Graduate Diploma or Degree level?

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 07/09/2023

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