Qualified Children’s Counsellor Required: Crawley, Sussex
Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex)
Hours: Minimum 4 hours per week. Days to be confirmed
Contract: 6-month temporary contract
Location: Crawley
Start date: As soon as possible
Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex) is seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to work with children and young people aged 5–18. This temporary role has been created to help us meet increasing service demand.
What we offer
* Minimum of 4 hours counselling work per week
* Complimentary CPD training
* Clinical supervision
* Opportunity to work within a supportive, experienced counselling team
* Opportunity to work within a charity
Main Purpose of the Role
* To deliver a high-quality, effective and professional counselling service to children and young people
* To participate in clinical and individual supervision and training to continually develop counselling practiceAdhere to the code of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant counselling professional bodies
* Follow all Relationships Sussex policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff
* Maintain confidential client records in line with data protection regulations and centre procedures
* Complete and submit records to enable effective service monitoring and client feedback within agreed timescales
* Participate in individual and clinical supervision, team meetings and training as required
* Take responsibility for ongoing professional development as agreed with the Supervisor and Centre Manager
* Work collaboratively with the Centre team and wider federation to ensure services are delivered professionally and efficiently
* Proactively undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by the Centre Manager
Person Specification
* A recognised children and young people’s counselling qualification
* Experience counselling children and young people aged 5+
* Experience of assessing client needs and suitability for counselling
* Experience working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies
* Sound understanding of safeguarding and ability to respond appropriately
* Experience maintaining accurate and appropriate counselling records
* Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
* Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD as required
Personal Attributes
* Professional, positive and compassionate approach
* Creative and adaptable in a changing environment
* Reliable and punctual
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to work with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
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