HOW TO APPLY
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Please apply electronically with a CV and a covering letter. The latter should explain why you are interested in the job detailed in the job description and how you meet the requirements in the person specification.
If preferred, you may apply via emailing
If you wish to informally discuss this role before applying, please email
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Counselling Team Manager
Term: Maternity cover
Hours: 23.18 hours per week. Days worked to be discussed at interview.
Benefits: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 1 extra day per year of service up to 5 days, pro rated. Employee pension contribution of 6%. Employee sick leave and family leave benefits.
Salary: £14.43 per hour
Role description: This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Base 51, the charity supporting young people's wellbeing in Nottinghamshire.
As part of our counselling and therapeutic services offer, you will work within the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce with our partners the Raleigh Education Trust. You will provide support to young people attending alternative provision education in and around Nottingham. This will include assessment of young people's mental health needs and one-to-one and group counselling. You will work alongside a range of professionals to support young people and safeguarding teams to ensure safe, ethical, and appropriate support. This role will require travel across Nottingham city and county to a number of alternative provision bases.
The successful applicant will be a qualified counsellor (minimum level 4 diploma) with accreditation (or working towards) from a recognised governing body (such as BACP/NCS etc.)
Ideally you will have experience working within schools or with young people and have a flexible, creative approach to counselling, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all.
You will receive full support and supervision from Base 51.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Qualified counsellor with accreditation (or working towards) from a recognised governing body.
* Minimum level 4 diploma in counselling.
* Ideally experience working within schools or young people.
* Driving licence and access to a car required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.43 per hour
Expected hours: 23.18 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have a full driving licence and access to a car?
Experience:
* working with young people: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* counselling qualification at level 4 diploma or above (required)
Work Location: In person