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Counsellors (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Base: Working from home with travel in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We are currently recruiting for the following permanent and temporary positions:
* Full Time – 35 hours per week
* Part Time – minimum of 21 hours
These positions offer a great opportunity for a qualified counsellor to make valuable and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people aged 5-13.
You will be working as part of the Ormiston Families, within the YOUnited partnership (Ormiston Families, Centre 33 and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust). YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for CYP in need of support with their mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13 with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
We are committed to a ‘Single Sessions Thinking’ (SST) approach as this has proved to be very successful (Training will be provided). You will therefore provide a blend of first appointments using SST, alongside short-term therapeutic interventions. This will be a blend of face to face and online counselling sessions.
You will join a supportive team where clinical supervision is provided. We are also very keen to develop our service as a provider of high-quality trainee counsellor placements.
Successful candidates will:
* Be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered.
* Have a good understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families aged 5-13.
* Have a minimum of 12-month post-qualification experience working with this age group.
* Have a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.
The main office is in March, Cambridgeshire. Successful candidates though will work from home, with most counselling sessions undertaken in schools. An ability to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is essential.
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Closing date for all applications: 9.00am on Monday October 13 th .
When applying please can you confirm whether you are applying for full-time or part-time post. If part-time please confirm how many hours per week.
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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