TeenTalk / 4Youth (South West) is currently seeking a placement young people counsellor for 4 hours a week, either Wednesday in Chippenham or Thursday in Melksham between 2pm and 6.30pm.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- To deliver a professional and accessible face to face counselling service to young people between 10 to 25 years old.
- To commit to at least a one-year contract.
- To always follow and meet the requirements of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures.
- To ensure the service is delivered in line with BACP guidelines & ethical framework.
- To liaise with admin support as appropriate.
- To report to and liaise with the Counselling Manager.
- To maintain appropriate record keeping systems in line with data protection requirements using the existing database system.
Person Specification
- Completed or working towards a diploma in level 4 counselling or psychotherapy, preferably training in children, adolescent and family counselling/psychotherapy
- Membership of professional body, preferably BACP or UKCP
- At least two years experience in working face to face with children and young people (e.g. counsellors, teaching staff, youth workers, etc.)
- Ability to assess client’s needs and risks including those with complex issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain clear boundaries
- Strong team working ethos.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and management, both verbally and in writing
- Case recording and monitoring skills
- Experience of working independently and managing own workload
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively