Counsellor
Full time and Part time applicants considered
£13.50 per hour
Newcastle, Sunderland & Stockton
Overview
ESPA is a Charity that supports autistic individuals across College, Residential, Day and Domiciliary services within the North East. We are looking to grow and expand our Multidisciplinary team as part of our commitment to developing PBS practice across our organization.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Counsellor to join us.
Working Environment
If successful you will work alongside Speech and Language Therapist and a PBS Lead who all have a shared passion and enthusiasm for working with autistic people.
Qualifications
* Either a Counselling diploma (level 4) or a Foundation Degree in Counselling
* Clinical Counselling experience (experience working with autistic individuals with Autism will be advantageous but not necessary)
* BACP registration (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
* Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
* Experience of working alongside and with other disciplines
* Position will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service
* You will need to have a full clean driving licence with own transport
Benefits
* 7 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
* Company Pension Scheme/ Life Assurance
* Enhanced DBS Check provided by ESPA
* Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
* Intensive induction with continuous training and development
* Continued Professional Development
* Meals provided
Contact Information
For further details of the position or to arrange an informal meeting/visit, please contact Lisa Belshaw (Occupational Therapist/ MDT Coordinator) on 07921 055131 or Patrick Cahill on 0792 7568049.
Or
Sophie Keogan/Helena Dobinson, Human Resources Department, on 0191 5165080 or humanresources@espa.org.uk for an application pack.
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